Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WAREHAM SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
370
Total Quantity
28.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+58.9%

WAREHAM SURGERY prescribed 370 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,266 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items370
Total Quantity28,212
Total NHS Cost£2,266
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+58.9%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice370 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+58.9% vs national average
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.