Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
305
Total Quantity
22.6K
NHS Cost
£491
vs National Avg
+31%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 305 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £491 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 305 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £491 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 305 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +31% 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.