Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BURNS PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
502
Total Quantity
33.3K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+115.5%

THE BURNS PRACTICE prescribed 502 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,041 to the NHS. This is 115.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items502
Total Quantity33,324
Total NHS Cost£1,041
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+115.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice502 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+115.5% 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.