Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
287
Total Quantity
26.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+23.2%
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 287 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,326 to the NHS. This is 23.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,326 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +23.2% 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.