Losartan potassium Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,440
Total Quantity
160.7K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+37.8%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 2,440 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,099 to the NHS. This is 37.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 160,722 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,099 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.8% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +37.8% 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.