Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
648
Total Quantity
44.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+178.2%

THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 648 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,426 to the NHS. This is 178.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
53

Prescribing Details

Total Items648
Total Quantity44,040
Total NHS Cost£1,426
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+178.2%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice648 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+178.2% 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.