Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
307
Total Quantity
39.1K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+31.8%
CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 307 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,814 to the NHS. This is 31.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,107 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,814 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +31.8% 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.