Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
446
Total Quantity
29.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+91.5%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 446 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,573 to the NHS. This is 91.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,495 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,573 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +91.5% 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.