Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
346
Total Quantity
34.2K
NHS Cost
£976
vs National Avg
+48.6%
WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 346 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £976 to the NHS. This is 48.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 346 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £976 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 346 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +48.6% 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.