Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
343
Total Quantity
28.1K
NHS Cost
£746
vs National Avg
+47.3%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 343 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £746 to the NHS. This is 47.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,114 |
| Total NHS Cost | £746 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +47.3% 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.