Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

262

Total Quantity

15.3K

NHS Cost

£749

vs National Avg

+12.5%

THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE prescribed 262 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £749 to the NHS. This is 12.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	262
Total Quantity	15,332
Total NHS Cost	£749
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+12.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	262 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+12.5% 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.