Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
415
Total Quantity
44.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+78.2%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 415 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,367 to the NHS. This is 78.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,367 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +78.2% 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.