Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
338
Total Quantity
48.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+45.1%

WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 338 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,608 to the NHS. This is 45.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31

Prescribing Details

Total Items338
Total Quantity48,125
Total NHS Cost£1,608
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+45.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice338 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+45.1% 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.