Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
51.3K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+92.4%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 448 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,136 to the NHS. This is 92.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,342 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,136 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +92.4% 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.