Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
148
Total Quantity
22.5K
NHS Cost
£569
vs National Avg
-36.5%
THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 148 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £569 to the NHS. This is 36.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,506 |
| Total NHS Cost | £569 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -36.5% 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.