Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
409
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+75.6%

WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE prescribed 409 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,088 to the NHS. This is 75.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30

Prescribing Details

Total Items409
Total Quantity50,064
Total NHS Cost£1,088
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+75.6%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice409 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+75.6% 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.