Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
746
Total Quantity
56.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+220.3%
BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 746 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,388 to the NHS. This is 220.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 746 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,094 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,388 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +220.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 746 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +220.3% 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.