Losartan potassium Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,696
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-4.2%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 1,696 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,714 to the NHS. This is 4.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,696 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,714 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.2% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,696 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | -4.2% 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.