Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
454
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£900
vs National Avg
+94.9%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 454 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £900 to the NHS. This is 94.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 454 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,586 |
| Total NHS Cost | £900 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 454 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +94.9% 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.