Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
858
Total Quantity
77.1K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+268.4%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 858 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,667 to the NHS. This is 268.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 858 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,667 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +268.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 858 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +268.4% 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.