Bezafibrate
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
296.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1M
Practices
5,502
Avg per Practice
54
Overview
Bezafibrate is prescribed by 5,502 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 296,366 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,138,035 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Lipid-regulating drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19,524
Jul 2026
18,312
Jul 2026
19,902
Jul 2026
19,262
Jul 2026
18,362
Jul 2026
19,577
Jul 2026
18,748
Jul 2026
19,052
Jul 2026
19,166
Jul 2026
16,965
Jul 2026
17,848
Jul 2026
17,791
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 9,828 | 134 | 73 | +36.0% ▲ |
| PE | 8,891 | 88 | 101 | +87.4% ▲ |
| LE | 8,871 | 113 | 79 | +45.6% ▲ |
| NE | 8,046 | 114 | 71 | +31.0% ▲ |
| NR | 7,091 | 73 | 97 | +80.1% ▲ |
| B | 6,373 | 149 | 43 | -20.6% ▼ |
| CO | 6,027 | 43 | 140 | +160.1% ▲ |
| PO | 5,764 | 60 | 96 | +78.3% ▲ |
| CM | 5,759 | 62 | 93 | +72.4% ▲ |
| E | 5,736 | 97 | 59 | +9.6% ▲ |
| ST | 5,687 | 77 | 74 | +37.1% ▲ |
| ME | 5,451 | 59 | 92 | +71.4% ▲ |
| NN | 5,267 | 59 | 89 | +65.7% ▲ |
| DN | 4,897 | 67 | 73 | +35.6% ▲ |
| M | 4,773 | 114 | 42 | -22.3% ▼ |
| PL | 4,664 | 46 | 101 | +88.1% ▲ |
| NG | 4,500 | 92 | 49 | -9.3% ▼ |
| SK | 4,363 | 61 | 72 | +32.7% ▲ |
| L | 4,257 | 102 | 42 | -22.6% ▼ |
| RM | 4,084 | 65 | 63 | +16.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE | 712 |
| KING GEORGE & MANOR HOUSE SURGERIES | 644 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 592 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Lipid-regulating drugs
- Paragraph: Lipid-regulating drugs
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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.