Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LAURELS SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
281
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£868
vs National Avg
+20.7%
THE LAURELS SURGERY prescribed 281 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £868 to the NHS. This is 20.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £868 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +20.7% 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.