Losartan potassium Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,878
Total Quantity
71.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+6.1%
MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,878 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,935 to the NHS. This is 6.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,935 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.1% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +6.1% 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.