Losartan potassium Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,203
Total Quantity
114.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+137.4%
HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,203 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,017 to the NHS. This is 137.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,883 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,017 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.4% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +137.4% 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.