Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,706
Total Quantity
260.2K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+63.3%

UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,706 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,374 to the NHS. This is 63.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
728
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
616
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
693
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
584

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,706
Total Quantity260,248
Total NHS Cost£7,374
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+63.3%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,706 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+63.3% 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.