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 Items | 648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,426 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +178.2% 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.