Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WATLING STREET PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
46.9K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+106.1%

WATLING STREET PRACTICE prescribed 480 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,330 to the NHS. This is 106.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items480
Total Quantity46,869
Total NHS Cost£4,330
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+106.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice480 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+106.1% 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.