Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CASTLE PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
22.2K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+1.3%
THE CASTLE PRACTICE prescribed 236 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,420 to the NHS. This is 1.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,420 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +1.3% 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.