Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE UPPINGHAM SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

297

Total Quantity

23.3K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+27.5%

THE UPPINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 297 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,029 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	297
Total Quantity	23,299
Total NHS Cost	£3,029
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+27.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	297 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+27.5% 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.