Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
612
Total Quantity
69.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+162.8%
THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE prescribed 612 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,299 to the NHS. This is 162.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 612 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,299 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 612 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +162.8% 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.