Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
814
Total Quantity
72.8K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+249.5%
THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 814 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,009 to the NHS. This is 249.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,009 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +249.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +249.5% 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.