Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
280
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£813
vs National Avg
+20.2%
HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 280 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £813 to the NHS. This is 20.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £813 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +20.2% 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.