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 Items272
Total Quantity20,700
Total NHS Cost£487
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+16.8%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice272 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+16.8% vs national average
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.