Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WICKHAMBROOK SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
150
Total Quantity
8,652
NHS Cost
£200
vs National Avg
-35.6%

WICKHAMBROOK SURGERY prescribed 150 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £200 to the NHS. This is 35.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items150
Total Quantity8,652
Total NHS Cost£200
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-35.6%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice150 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference-35.6% vs national average
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.