Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHFIELD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
428
Total Quantity
33.4K
NHS Cost
£711
vs National Avg
+83.8%
NORTHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 428 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £711 to the NHS. This is 83.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £711 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +83.8% 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.