Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

147

Total Quantity

11.2K

NHS Cost

£593

vs National Avg

-36.9%

PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 147 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £593 to the NHS. This is 36.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	147
Total Quantity	11,180
Total NHS Cost	£593
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-36.9%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	147 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-36.9% 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.