Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE THORPE PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
705
Total Quantity
56.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+202.7%
THE THORPE PRACTICE prescribed 705 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,621 to the NHS. This is 202.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 705 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,299 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,621 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 705 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +202.7% 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.