Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
441
Total Quantity
48.6K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+89.4%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 441 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,257 to the NHS. This is 89.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,257 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +89.4% 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.