Valsartan Prescribing at OLD FORGE SURGERY
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
104
Total Quantity
3,696
NHS Cost
£871
vs National Avg
+76.6%
OLD FORGE SURGERY prescribed 104 items of Valsartan over the last 12 months at a cost of £871 to the NHS. This is 76.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Valsartan is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £871 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.6% |
Valsartan Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 59 items |
| Difference | +76.6% 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.