Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
731
Total Quantity
88.6K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+213.9%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 731 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,176 to the NHS. This is 213.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,567 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,176 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +213.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +213.9% 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.