Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WATER MEADOW SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
371
Total Quantity
36.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+59.3%
WATER MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 371 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,209 to the NHS. This is 59.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,209 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +59.3% 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.