Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,238
Total Quantity
133.9K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+431.6%

WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,238 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,071 to the NHS. This is 431.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,238
Total Quantity133,926
Total NHS Cost£11,071
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+431.6%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,238 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+431.6% vs national average
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.