Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

350

Total Quantity

40.5K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+50.3%

NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 350 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,008 to the NHS. This is 50.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	350
Total Quantity	40,460
Total NHS Cost	£1,008
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+50.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	350 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+50.3% 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.