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 Items7,403
Total Quantity239,763
Total NHS Cost£12,316
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+56.8%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,403 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+56.8% vs national average
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.