Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
543
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+133.2%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 543 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,527 to the NHS. This is 133.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 543 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,829 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,527 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 543 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +133.2% 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.