Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
42.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+89.8%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 442 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,518 to the NHS. This is 89.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,452 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,518 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +89.8% 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.