Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WHEATFIELD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
365
Total Quantity
24.9K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
WHEATFIELD SURGERY prescribed 365 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,108 to the NHS. This is 56.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 365 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,108 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 365 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.