Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CHORLEY SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
218
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£517
vs National Avg
-6.4%
THE CHORLEY SURGERY prescribed 218 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £517 to the NHS. This is 6.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £517 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -6.4% 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.