Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
782
Total Quantity
74.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+235.8%
CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 782 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,084 to the NHS. This is 235.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,084 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +235.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +235.8% 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.