Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at UPTON GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
368
Total Quantity
51.1K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+58%
UPTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 368 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,886 to the NHS. This is 58% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,886 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +58% 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.