Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
296
Total Quantity
31.2K
NHS Cost
£959
vs National Avg
+27.1%

NEWLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 296 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £959 to the NHS. This is 27.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items296
Total Quantity31,202
Total NHS Cost£959
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+27.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice296 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+27.1% vs national average
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.