Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
286
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+22.8%
DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 286 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,160 to the NHS. This is 22.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,160 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +22.8% 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.