Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST MERSEA SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
304
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£717
vs National Avg
+30.5%
WEST MERSEA SURGERY prescribed 304 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £717 to the NHS. This is 30.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 304 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,458 |
| Total NHS Cost | £717 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 304 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +30.5% 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.