Losartan potassium Prescribing at MELROSE SURGERY
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,798
Total Quantity
112.1K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+58%
MELROSE SURGERY prescribed 2,798 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,863 to the NHS. This is 58% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,798 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,059 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,863 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,798 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +58% 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.