Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
740
Total Quantity
47.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+217.7%
BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 740 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,352 to the NHS. This is 217.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 740 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,352 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +217.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 740 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +217.7% 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.