Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
898
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+285.6%
ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 898 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,661 to the NHS. This is 285.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,022 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,661 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +285.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +285.6% 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.