Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
413
Total Quantity
42.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+77.3%
THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 413 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,298 to the NHS. This is 77.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 413 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,298 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 413 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +77.3% 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.