Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
33.2K
NHS Cost
£892
vs National Avg
+14.6%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 267 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £892 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £892 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.