Valsartan
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
361.3K
NHS Cost
£3.7M
Practices
6,134
Avg per Practice
59
Overview
Valsartan is prescribed by 6,134 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 361,287 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,669,850 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Hypertension and heart failure.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23,540
Jun 2026
22,018
Jun 2026
24,160
Jun 2026
23,524
Jun 2026
23,072
Jun 2026
24,463
Jun 2026
23,349
Jun 2026
24,139
Jun 2026
24,552
Jun 2026
21,865
Jun 2026
23,145
Jun 2026
23,518
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 12.5K | 209 | 60 | +1.4% vs avg |
| S | 10.9K | 129 | 84 | +42.8% ▲ |
| M | 10.7K | 154 | 70 | +18.2% ▲ |
| N | 10.0K | 103 | 97 | +65.0% ▲ |
| E | 9,953 | 122 | 82 | +38.5% ▲ |
| LS | 9,725 | 84 | 116 | +96.6% ▲ |
| RG | 9,530 | 63 | 151 | +156.9% ▲ |
| LE | 8,130 | 114 | 71 | +21.1% ▲ |
| L | 7,100 | 128 | 56 | -5.8% ▼ |
| PR | 6,760 | 58 | 117 | +98.0% ▲ |
| DN | 6,750 | 72 | 94 | +59.3% ▲ |
| GL | 6,686 | 60 | 111 | +89.1% ▲ |
| WF | 6,527 | 58 | 113 | +91.0% ▲ |
| PE | 6,377 | 84 | 76 | +28.9% ▲ |
| SW | 6,290 | 99 | 64 | +7.8% ▲ |
| SK | 5,998 | 66 | 91 | +54.3% ▲ |
| NE | 5,481 | 100 | 55 | -7.0% ▼ |
| WA | 5,389 | 75 | 72 | +22.1% ▲ |
| BD | 5,289 | 54 | 98 | +66.2% ▲ |
| BL | 4,969 | 58 | 86 | +45.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| NEWGATE MEDICAL GROUP | 1,436 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 1,148 |
| KNUTSFORD MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 902 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Hypertension and heart failure
- Paragraph: Renin-angiotensin system drugs
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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.