Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
660
Total Quantity
54.1K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+183.4%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 660 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,915 to the NHS. This is 183.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 660 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,915 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 660 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +183.4% 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.