Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at UNDERWOOD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
238
Total Quantity
23.1K
NHS Cost
£713
vs National Avg
+2.2%
UNDERWOOD SURGERY prescribed 238 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £713 to the NHS. This is 2.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £713 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +2.2% 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.