Opium and morphine vs Loperamide hydrochloride and simeticone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loperamide hydrochloride and simeticone was dispensed 176.0× as often as Opium and morphine in March 2026 — 176 items versus 1 in England.
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Opium and morphine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
176items
Loperamide hydrochloride and simeticone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Opium and morphine versus Loperamide hydrochloride and simeticone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Opium and morphine · ╌ Loperamide hydrochloride and simeticone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Opium and morphine | Loperamide hydrochloride and simeticone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 176 |
| Items, last 12 months | 48 | 2,338 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6 | £5,147 |
See the full profile for Opium and morphine or Loperamide hydrochloride and simeticone.