Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CARLISLE CENTRAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

310

Total Quantity

28.1K

NHS Cost

£4.5K

vs National Avg

+33.1%

CARLISLE CENTRAL PRACTICE prescribed 310 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,465 to the NHS. This is 33.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	310
Total Quantity	28,138
Total NHS Cost	£4,465
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+33.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	310 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+33.1% 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.