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 Items | 479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,219 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,424 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +105.7% vs national average |
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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.