Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
363
Total Quantity
22.4K
NHS Cost
£680
vs National Avg
+55.9%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 363 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £680 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 363 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £680 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 363 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +55.9% 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.