Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST FARM SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
451
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£745
vs National Avg
+93.6%
WEST FARM SURGERY prescribed 451 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £745 to the NHS. This is 93.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,435 |
| Total NHS Cost | £745 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +93.6% 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.