Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
296
Total Quantity
19.8K
NHS Cost
£849
vs National Avg
+27.1%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 296 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £849 to the NHS. This is 27.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,822 |
| Total NHS Cost | £849 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +27.1% 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.