Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
474
Total Quantity
39.7K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+103.5%
UPTON SURGERY prescribed 474 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,006 to the NHS. This is 103.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,687 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,006 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +103.5% 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.