Losartan potassium Prescribing at VEL SURGERY

Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
3,495
Total Quantity
137.4K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+97.4%

VEL SURGERY prescribed 3,495 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,559 to the NHS. This is 97.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
293

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,495
Total Quantity137,381
Total NHS Cost£3,559
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+97.4%

Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,495 items
National average per practice1,771 items
Difference+97.4% 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.