Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,132
Total Quantity
80.4K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+386.1%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 1,132 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,919 to the NHS. This is 386.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,132 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,919 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +386.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,132 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +386.1% 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.