Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
499
Total Quantity
40.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+114.3%
CASTLE PRACTICE prescribed 499 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,212 to the NHS. This is 114.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,212 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +114.3% 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.