Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWSOME SURGERY LIMITED
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
302
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+29.7%
NEWSOME SURGERY LIMITED prescribed 302 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,844 to the NHS. This is 29.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,354 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,844 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +29.7% 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.