Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DERRY DOWNS SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

132

Total Quantity

7,560

NHS Cost

£156

vs National Avg

-43.3%

DERRY DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 132 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £156 to the NHS. This is 43.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	132
Total Quantity	7,560
Total NHS Cost	£156
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-43.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	132 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-43.3% 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.