Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+134.4%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 546 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,310 to the NHS. This is 134.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,310 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +134.4% 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.