Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at VEL SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
291
Total Quantity
27.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+24.9%
VEL SURGERY prescribed 291 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,621 to the NHS. This is 24.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 291 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,621 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 291 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +24.9% 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.