Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
537
Total Quantity
50.4K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+130.6%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 537 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,446 to the NHS. This is 130.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,403 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,446 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +130.6% 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.