Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
189
Total Quantity
23.0K
NHS Cost
£475
vs National Avg
-18.8%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 189 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £475 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,966 |
| Total NHS Cost | £475 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -18.8% 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.