Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ROXTON PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,295
Total Quantity
77.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+456%

THE ROXTON PRACTICE prescribed 1,295 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,417 to the NHS. This is 456% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,295
Total Quantity77,931
Total NHS Cost£2,417
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+456%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,295 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+456% vs national average
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.