Losartan potassium Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,397
Total Quantity
176.9K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+261.3%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 6,397 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,647 to the NHS. This is 261.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
567
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
535
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
530
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 176,904 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,647 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +261.3% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +261.3% 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.