Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
804
Total Quantity
57.2K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+245.2%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 804 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,650 to the NHS. This is 245.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 804 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,650 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +245.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 804 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +245.2% 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.