Levothyroxine sodium vs Propylthiouracil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levothyroxine sodium was dispensed 622.4× as often as Propylthiouracil in May 2026 — 2,853,217 items versus 4,584 in England.
2,853,217items
Levothyroxine sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,584items
Propylthiouracil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levothyroxine sodium versus Propylthiouracil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levothyroxine sodium · ╌ Propylthiouracil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levothyroxine sodium | Propylthiouracil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,853,217 | 4,584 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34,934,292 | 56,834 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,407,311 | £78,329 |
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