Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
240
Total Quantity
26.6K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+3.1%

CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 240 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,555 to the NHS. This is 3.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items240
Total Quantity26,568
Total NHS Cost£4,555
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+3.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice240 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+3.1% vs national average
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.