Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
185
Total Quantity
20.0K
NHS Cost
£431
vs National Avg
-20.6%
WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 185 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £431 to the NHS. This is 20.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £431 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -20.6% 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.