Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
519
Total Quantity
64.6K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+122.8%
WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 519 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,541 to the NHS. This is 122.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,541 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +122.8% 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.