Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WELLSPRING SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
373
Total Quantity
28.0K
NHS Cost
£821
vs National Avg
+60.2%
THE WELLSPRING SURGERY prescribed 373 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £821 to the NHS. This is 60.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,031 |
| Total NHS Cost | £821 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +60.2% 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.