Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DAM HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
142
Total Quantity
7,360
NHS Cost
£206
vs National Avg
-39%
DAM HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 142 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £206 to the NHS. This is 39% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £206 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -39% 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.