Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SWAN PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
589
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+152.9%
THE SWAN PRACTICE prescribed 589 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,391 to the NHS. This is 152.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,153 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,391 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +152.9% 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.