Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
8,473
Total Quantity
399.8K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+79.5%

BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,473 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,691 to the NHS. This is 79.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
758
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
670
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
795
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
763
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
678

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,473
Total Quantity399,757
Total NHS Cost£15,691
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+79.5%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,473 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+79.5% 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.