Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
357
Total Quantity
29.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+53.3%
WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 357 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,939 to the NHS. This is 53.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 357 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,939 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 357 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +53.3% 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.