Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SWINESHEAD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
524
Total Quantity
49.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+125%
SWINESHEAD SURGERY prescribed 524 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,776 to the NHS. This is 125% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 524 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,811 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,776 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 524 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +125% 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.