Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

428

Total Quantity

67.2K

NHS Cost

£3.1K

vs National Avg

+83.8%

THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 428 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,054 to the NHS. This is 83.8% 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	428
Total Quantity	67,182
Total NHS Cost	£3,054
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+83.8%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	428 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+83.8% 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.