Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ELMS SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

6,954

NHS Cost

£158

vs National Avg

-61.8%

THE ELMS SURGERY prescribed 89 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £158 to the NHS. This is 61.8% 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	89
Total Quantity	6,954
Total NHS Cost	£158
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-61.8%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	89 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-61.8% 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.