Losartan potassium Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,360
Total Quantity
126.5K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+146.2%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 4,360 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,322 to the NHS. This is 146.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
360
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,322 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.2% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +146.2% 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.