Loperamide hydrochloride vs Racecadotril
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loperamide hydrochloride was dispensed 141,068.0× as often as Racecadotril in March 2026 — 141,068 items versus 1 in England.
141,068items
Loperamide hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Racecadotril · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Loperamide hydrochloride | Racecadotril |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 141,068 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,696,127 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £772,884 | £3 |
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