Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
289
Total Quantity
38.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+24.1%

BOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 289 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,101 to the NHS. This is 24.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items289
Total Quantity38,570
Total NHS Cost£1,101
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+24.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice289 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+24.1% 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.