Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
460
Total Quantity
61.7K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+97.5%
THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 460 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,221 to the NHS. This is 97.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,221 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +97.5% 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.