Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,788
Total Quantity
165.3K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+22.6%

POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 5,788 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,681 to the NHS. This is 22.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
516

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,788
Total Quantity165,268
Total NHS Cost£4,681
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+22.6%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,788 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+22.6% 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.