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 Items858
Total Quantity77,133
Total NHS Cost£4,667
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+268.4%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice858 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+268.4% 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.