Levothyroxine sodium vs Potassium iodide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levothyroxine sodium was dispensed 2,971,450.0× as often as Potassium iodide in March 2026 — 2,971,450 items versus 1 in England.
2,971,450items
Levothyroxine sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Potassium iodide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levothyroxine sodium versus Potassium iodide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levothyroxine sodium · ╌ Potassium iodide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Levothyroxine sodium | Potassium iodide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,971,450 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34,992,603 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,511,028 | £200 |
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