Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
445
Total Quantity
35.6K
NHS Cost
£892
vs National Avg
+91.1%

WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 445 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £892 to the NHS. This is 91.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34

Prescribing Details

Total Items445
Total Quantity35,610
Total NHS Cost£892
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+91.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice445 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+91.1% 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.