Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
44.3K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 400 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,879 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,292 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,879 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.