Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£487
vs National Avg
+16.8%
HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 272 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £487 to the NHS. This is 16.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £487 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +16.8% 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.