Loperamide hydrochloride vs Opium and morphine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loperamide hydrochloride was dispensed 135,287.0× as often as Opium and morphine in May 2026 — 135,287 items versus 1 in England.
135,287items
Loperamide hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Opium and morphine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Loperamide hydrochloride versus Opium and morphine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Loperamide hydrochloride · ╌ Opium and morphine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Loperamide hydrochloride | Opium and morphine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 135,287 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,686,844 | 48 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £765,129 | £6 |
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