Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
249
Total Quantity
18.3K
NHS Cost
£811
vs National Avg
+6.9%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 249 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £811 to the NHS. This is 6.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £811 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +6.9% 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.