Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DOVECOT SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

105

Total Quantity

6,464

NHS Cost

£140

vs National Avg

-54.9%

THE DOVECOT SURGERY prescribed 105 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £140 to the NHS. This is 54.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	105
Total Quantity	6,464
Total NHS Cost	£140
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-54.9%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	105 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-54.9% 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.