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 Items | 338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,125 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,608 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +45.1% 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.