Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
478
Total Quantity
36.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+105.2%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 478 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,668 to the NHS. This is 105.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 478 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,668 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 478 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +105.2% 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.