Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
616
Total Quantity
67.9K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+164.5%
URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 616 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,831 to the NHS. This is 164.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,852 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,831 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +164.5% 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.