Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
420
Total Quantity
45.9K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+80.3%

NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 420 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,214 to the NHS. This is 80.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items420
Total Quantity45,862
Total NHS Cost£4,214
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+80.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice420 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+80.3% vs national average
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.