Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

390

Total Quantity

28.2K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+67.5%

TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 390 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,818 to the NHS. This is 67.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	390
Total Quantity	28,228
Total NHS Cost	£1,818
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+67.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	390 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+67.5% 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.