Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

814

Total Quantity

100.3K

NHS Cost

£5.5K

vs National Avg

+249.5%

THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 814 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,515 to the NHS. This is 249.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	814
Total Quantity	100,255
Total NHS Cost	£5,515
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+249.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	814 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+249.5% 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.