Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LIMES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

241

Total Quantity

26.2K

NHS Cost

£872

vs National Avg

+3.5%

THE LIMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 241 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £872 to the NHS. This is 3.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	241
Total Quantity	26,188
Total NHS Cost	£872
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+3.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	241 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+3.5% 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.