Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWPORT SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
336
Total Quantity
27.1K
NHS Cost
£698
vs National Avg
+44.3%
NEWPORT SURGERY prescribed 336 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £698 to the NHS. This is 44.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £698 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +44.3% 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.