Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
23.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-2.1%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 228 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,296 to the NHS. This is 2.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,296 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -2.1% 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.