Losartan potassium Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,481
Total Quantity
151.7K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+209.6%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,481 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,336 to the NHS. This is 209.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
478
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,481 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 151,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,336 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +209.6% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,481 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +209.6% 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.