Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
620
Total Quantity
74.2K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+166.2%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 620 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,558 to the NHS. This is 166.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 620 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,558 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 620 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +166.2% 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.