Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
548
Total Quantity
59.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+135.3%
CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 548 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,568 to the NHS. This is 135.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,783 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,568 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +135.3% 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.