Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST STREET SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
278
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+19.4%

WEST STREET SURGERY prescribed 278 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,734 to the NHS. This is 19.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items278
Total Quantity26,920
Total NHS Cost£1,734
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+19.4%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice278 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+19.4% vs national average
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.