Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST LODGE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
701
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+201%
WEST LODGE SURGERY prescribed 701 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,803 to the NHS. This is 201% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,168 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,803 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +201% 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.