Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITWELL SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

3,570

NHS Cost

£117

vs National Avg

-72.5%

WHITWELL SURGERY prescribed 64 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £117 to the NHS. This is 72.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	64
Total Quantity	3,570
Total NHS Cost	£117
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-72.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	64 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-72.5% 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.