Losartan potassium Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,167
Total Quantity
62.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+22.4%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,167 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,855 to the NHS. This is 22.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,167 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,818 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,855 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.4% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,167 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +22.4% 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.