Losartan potassium Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,244
Total Quantity
249.6K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+252.6%
GP DIRECT prescribed 6,244 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,510 to the NHS. This is 252.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
531
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
535
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
514
Jun 2026
506
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,510 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +252.6% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +252.6% 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.