Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CARNON DOWNS SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
301
Total Quantity
30.1K
NHS Cost
£682
vs National Avg
+29.2%
CARNON DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 301 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £682 to the NHS. This is 29.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 301 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,101 |
| Total NHS Cost | £682 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 301 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +29.2% 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.