Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WINSCOMBE SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
383
Total Quantity
32.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+64.5%

WINSCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 383 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,428 to the NHS. This is 64.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
41

Prescribing Details

Total Items383
Total Quantity32,224
Total NHS Cost£1,428
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+64.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice383 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+64.5% 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.