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 Items336
Total Quantity27,052
Total NHS Cost£698
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+44.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice336 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+44.3% 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.