Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,385
Total Quantity
253.4K
NHS Cost
£20.5K
vs National Avg
+35.3%

ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,385 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,463 to the NHS. This is 35.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
502

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,385
Total Quantity253,378
Total NHS Cost£20,463
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+35.3%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,385 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+35.3% 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.