Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
425
Total Quantity
56.7K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+82.5%

THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 425 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,947 to the NHS. This is 82.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
44

Prescribing Details

Total Items425
Total Quantity56,682
Total NHS Cost£5,947
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+82.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice425 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+82.5% vs national average
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.