Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
17,297
Total Quantity
482.4K
NHS Cost
£26.8K
vs National Avg
+266.5%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 17,297 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,764 to the NHS. This is 266.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,518
Jun 2026
1,433
Jun 2026
1,480
Jun 2026
1,539
Jun 2026
1,331
Jun 2026
1,509
Jun 2026
1,442
Jun 2026
1,467
Jun 2026
1,473
Jun 2026
1,299
Jun 2026
1,421
Jun 2026
1,385
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 17,297 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 482,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,764 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +266.5% |
Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 17,297 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 4,720 items |
| Difference | +266.5% 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.