Losartan potassium Prescribing at SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,316
Total Quantity
65.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+30.8%
SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,316 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,881 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,881 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.8% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +30.8% 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.