Loperamide hydrochloride vs Racecadotril
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loperamide hydrochloride was dispensed 138,217.0× as often as Racecadotril in April 2026 — 138,217 items versus 1 in England.
138,217items
Loperamide hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Racecadotril · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Loperamide hydrochloride versus Racecadotril: national items dispensed by month
▬ Loperamide hydrochloride · ╌ Racecadotril
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Loperamide hydrochloride | Racecadotril |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 138,217 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,695,917 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £765,160 | £3 |
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