Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
439
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+88.5%
WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 439 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,856 to the NHS. This is 88.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,856 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +88.5% 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.