Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
280
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£436
vs National Avg
+20.2%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 280 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £436 to the NHS. This is 20.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £436 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +20.2% 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.