Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
782
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+235.8%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 782 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,448 to the NHS. This is 235.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,895 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,448 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +235.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +235.8% 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.