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 Items429
Total Quantity36,699
Total NHS Cost£1,319
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+84.2%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice429 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+84.2% vs national average
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.