Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
414
Total Quantity
29.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+77.8%
THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 414 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,183 to the NHS. This is 77.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 414 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,373 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,183 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 414 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +77.8% 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.