Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
380
Total Quantity
29.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+63.2%
CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 380 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,105 to the NHS. This is 63.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 380 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,105 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 380 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +63.2% 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.