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 Items330
Total Quantity22,790
Total NHS Cost£639
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+41.7%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice330 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+41.7% 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.