Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,610
Total Quantity
151.8K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+18.9%

NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 5,610 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,842 to the NHS. This is 18.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
439

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,610
Total Quantity151,796
Total NHS Cost£5,842
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+18.9%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,610 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+18.9% 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.