Losartan potassium Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,104
Total Quantity
171.9K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+131.8%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 4,104 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,508 to the NHS. This is 131.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
343
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,508 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.8% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +131.8% 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.