Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,821
Total Quantity
309.2K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+44.5%

MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,821 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,448 to the NHS. This is 44.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
515

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,821
Total Quantity309,194
Total NHS Cost£9,448
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+44.5%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,821 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+44.5% vs national average
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.