Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
189
Total Quantity
25.2K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-18.8%
WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 189 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,500 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,500 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -18.8% 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.