Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
429
Total Quantity
36.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+84.2%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 429 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,319 to the NHS. This is 84.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,699 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,319 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +84.2% 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.