Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
429
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£803
vs National Avg
+84.2%
YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 429 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £803 to the NHS. This is 84.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £803 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +84.2% 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.