Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ESTON SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

158

Total Quantity

16.2K

NHS Cost

£472

vs National Avg

-32.2%

THE ESTON SURGERY prescribed 158 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £472 to the NHS. This is 32.2% 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	158
Total Quantity	16,172
Total NHS Cost	£472
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-32.2%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	158 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-32.2% 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.