Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
273
Total Quantity
21.8K
NHS Cost
£691
vs National Avg
+17.2%
THE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 273 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £691 to the NHS. This is 17.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £691 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +17.2% 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.