Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
8,011
Total Quantity
251.4K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+69.7%

SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,011 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,916 to the NHS. This is 69.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
682
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
717
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
754
Jul 2026
669
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
683
Jul 2026
680

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,011
Total Quantity251,422
Total NHS Cost£10,916
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+69.7%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,011 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+69.7% 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.