Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,246
Total Quantity
209.0K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+11.1%

NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 5,246 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,068 to the NHS. This is 11.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
438

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,246
Total Quantity208,991
Total NHS Cost£5,068
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+11.1%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,246 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+11.1% 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.