Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
219
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£322
vs National Avg
-6%

THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 219 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £322 to the NHS. This is 6% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items219
Total Quantity13,784
Total NHS Cost£322
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-6%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice219 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference-6% 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.