Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
479
Total Quantity
45.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+105.7%

SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 479 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,424 to the NHS. This is 105.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
33

Prescribing Details

Total Items479
Total Quantity45,219
Total NHS Cost£2,424
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+105.7%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice479 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+105.7% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.