Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,643
Total Quantity
219.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+61.9%

HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,643 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,493 to the NHS. This is 61.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
670
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
685
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
650

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,643
Total Quantity219,239
Total NHS Cost£5,493
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+61.9%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,643 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+61.9% 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.