Losartan potassium Prescribing at BLACKTHORN
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,854
Total Quantity
77.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+4.7%
BLACKTHORN prescribed 1,854 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,208 to the NHS. This is 4.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,854 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,215 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,208 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.7% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,854 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +4.7% 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.