Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTOWN SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
352
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£554
vs National Avg
+51.1%
NEWTOWN SURGERY prescribed 352 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £554 to the NHS. This is 51.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,844 |
| Total NHS Cost | £554 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +51.1% vs national average |
Explore More
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.