Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
118
Total Quantity
8,824
NHS Cost
£489
vs National Avg
-49.3%
THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 118 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £489 to the NHS. This is 49.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 118 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,824 |
| Total NHS Cost | £489 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 118 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -49.3% 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.