Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
353
Total Quantity
37.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+51.6%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 353 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,643 to the NHS. This is 51.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 353 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,643 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 353 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +51.6% 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.