Methyldopa Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
154
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+804.2%
PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 154 items of Methyldopa over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,684 to the NHS. This is 804.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Methyldopa is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,684 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +804.2% |
Methyldopa Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 17 items |
| Difference | +804.2% 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.