Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWCASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
67
Total Quantity
3,534
NHS Cost
£313
vs National Avg
-71.2%
NEWCASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 67 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £313 to the NHS. This is 71.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 67 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £313 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -71.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 67 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -71.2% 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.