Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,120
Total Quantity
87.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+380.9%
WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,120 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,298 to the NHS. This is 380.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,120 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,298 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +380.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,120 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +380.9% 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.