Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLSIDE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
252
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£487
vs National Avg
+8.2%
WELLSIDE SURGERY prescribed 252 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £487 to the NHS. This is 8.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 252 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £487 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 252 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +8.2% 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.