Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,403
Total Quantity
239.8K
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
+56.8%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,403 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,316 to the NHS. This is 56.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
661
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
604
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
650
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,316 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.8% |
Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 4,720 items |
| Difference | +56.8% 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.