Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
205
Total Quantity
16.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-12%
THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 205 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,893 to the NHS. This is 12% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 205 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,893 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 205 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -12% 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.