Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
16,863
Total Quantity
536.5K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+257.3%

NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 16,863 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,772 to the NHS. This is 257.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,368
Jul 2026
1,428
Jul 2026
1,414
Jul 2026
1,379
Jul 2026
1,491
Jul 2026
1,417
Jul 2026
1,310
Jul 2026
1,388
Jul 2026
1,370
Jul 2026
1,450
Jul 2026
1,479
Jul 2026
1,369

Prescribing Details

Total Items16,863
Total Quantity536,516
Total NHS Cost£19,772
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+257.3%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice16,863 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+257.3% 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.