Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
38.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+85.1%
THE LAKESIDE SURGERY prescribed 431 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,384 to the NHS. This is 85.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,384 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +85.1% 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.