Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
11,666
Total Quantity
352.3K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+147.2%

WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 11,666 items of Levothyroxine sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,269 to the NHS. This is 147.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Levothyroxine sodium is classified under Thyroid and antithyroid drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,003
Jul 2026
927
Jul 2026
1,045
Jul 2026
981
Jul 2026
895
Jul 2026
1,023
Jul 2026
968
Jul 2026
1,037
Jul 2026
990
Jul 2026
879
Jul 2026
988
Jul 2026
930

Prescribing Details

Total Items11,666
Total Quantity352,272
Total NHS Cost£15,269
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+147.2%

Levothyroxine sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice11,666 items
National average per practice4,720 items
Difference+147.2% 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.