Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTERN ROAD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
27.1K
NHS Cost
£723
vs National Avg
+13.8%
WESTERN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 265 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £723 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,117 |
| Total NHS Cost | £723 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +13.8% 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.