Losartan potassium Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,695
Total Quantity
79.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-4.3%
THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 1,695 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,047 to the NHS. This is 4.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,695 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,047 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.3% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,695 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | -4.3% 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.