Losartan potassium Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,506
Total Quantity
67.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+41.5%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 2,506 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,927 to the NHS. This is 41.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,506 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,927 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.5% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,506 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +41.5% 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.