Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,055
Total Quantity
359.3K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+155.4%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 12,055 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,409 to the NHS. This is 155.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,126
Jul 2026
991
Jul 2026
1,001
Jul 2026
1,054
Jul 2026
991
Jul 2026
1,069
Jul 2026
977
Jul 2026
988
Jul 2026
1,070
Jul 2026
922
Jul 2026
895
Jul 2026
971
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,055 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 359,289 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,409 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.4% |
Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,055 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 4,720 items |
| Difference | +155.4% 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.