Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BARKANTINE PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

241

Total Quantity

30.6K

NHS Cost

£843

vs National Avg

+3.5%

THE BARKANTINE PRACTICE prescribed 241 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £843 to the NHS. This is 3.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	241
Total Quantity	30,632
Total NHS Cost	£843
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+3.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	241 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+3.5% 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.