Levothyroxine sodium
Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System
Items (National)
34.5M
NHS Cost
£42.7M
Practices
7,316
Avg per Practice
4,720
Overview
Levothyroxine sodium is prescribed by 7,316 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 34,531,215 items were prescribed at a total cost of £42,660,699 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Thyroid and antithyroid drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
2,952,596
Jun 2026
2,756,281
Jun 2026
3,011,585
Jun 2026
2,896,720
Jun 2026
2,817,723
Jun 2026
2,978,065
Jun 2026
2,845,183
Jun 2026
2,936,096
Jun 2026
2,979,193
Jun 2026
2,661,472
Jun 2026
2,833,515
Jun 2026
2,853,255
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1.0M | 180 | 5,699 | +20.7% ▲ |
| NE | 1.0M | 146 | 7,012 | +48.6% ▲ |
| PE | 893.0K | 95 | 9,400 | +99.2% ▲ |
| B | 875.5K | 271 | 3,231 | -31.6% ▼ |
| NG | 726.5K | 141 | 5,153 | +9.2% ▲ |
| M | 682.3K | 184 | 3,708 | -21.4% ▼ |
| LE | 676.6K | 132 | 5,125 | +8.6% ▲ |
| CV | 610.3K | 120 | 5,086 | +7.7% ▲ |
| NN | 572.2K | 69 | 8,292 | +75.7% ▲ |
| DN | 569.7K | 95 | 5,997 | +27.1% ▲ |
| NR | 565.7K | 74 | 7,645 | +62.0% ▲ |
| IP | 561.2K | 62 | 9,051 | +91.8% ▲ |
| L | 547.2K | 148 | 3,697 | -21.7% ▼ |
| TS | 533.6K | 79 | 6,754 | +43.1% ▲ |
| BN | 528.6K | 80 | 6,608 | +40.0% ▲ |
| E | 519.6K | 149 | 3,487 | -26.1% ▼ |
| BS | 514.8K | 82 | 6,278 | +33.0% ▲ |
| TN | 514.1K | 81 | 6,347 | +34.5% ▲ |
| CO | 510.2K | 43 | 11.9K | +151.4% ▲ |
| RG | 502.9K | 72 | 6,984 | +48.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 45,537 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 43,599 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 43,374 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Thyroid and antithyroid drugs
- Paragraph: Thyroid hormones
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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.