Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTON PLACE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
330
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£639
vs National Avg
+41.7%
NEWTON PLACE SURGERY prescribed 330 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £639 to the NHS. This is 41.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 330 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £639 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 330 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +41.7% 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.