Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
29.9K
NHS Cost
£793
vs National Avg
+72.2%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 401 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £793 to the NHS. This is 72.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,895 |
| Total NHS Cost | £793 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +72.2% 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.