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 Items281
Total Quantity21,166
Total NHS Cost£868
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+20.7%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice281 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+20.7% vs national average
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.