Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DRAYTON SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
538
Total Quantity
75.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+131%
THE DRAYTON SURGERY prescribed 538 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,288 to the NHS. This is 131% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,903 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,288 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +131% 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.