Losartan potassium Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,686
Total Quantity
41.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-4.8%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 1,686 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,164 to the NHS. This is 4.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,164 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.8% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | -4.8% 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.