Colesevelam hydrochloride
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
224.5K
NHS Cost
£17.0M
Practices
5,917
Avg per Practice
38
Overview
Colesevelam hydrochloride is prescribed by 5,917 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 224,508 items were prescribed at a total cost of £16,971,005 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Lipid-regulating drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11,099
Jul 2026
10,482
Jul 2026
11,484
Jul 2026
11,185
Jul 2026
11,219
Jul 2026
11,731
Jul 2026
11,168
Jul 2026
11,704
Jul 2026
12,041
Jul 2026
10,874
Jul 2026
11,474
Jul 2026
11,671
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 12.9K | 132 | 97 | +157.0% ▲ |
| S | 7,704 | 140 | 55 | +45.1% ▲ |
| M | 6,145 | 136 | 45 | +19.3% ▲ |
| SO | 4,675 | 51 | 92 | +142.0% ▲ |
| LS | 4,648 | 74 | 63 | +65.7% ▲ |
| ST | 4,583 | 77 | 60 | +57.0% ▲ |
| BN | 4,292 | 70 | 61 | +61.7% ▲ |
| OX | 4,238 | 56 | 76 | +99.7% ▲ |
| NG | 4,211 | 100 | 42 | +11.1% ▲ |
| L | 3,901 | 111 | 35 | -7.4% ▼ |
| BS | 3,823 | 70 | 55 | +44.1% ▲ |
| GU | 3,757 | 58 | 65 | +71.0% ▲ |
| TS | 3,717 | 66 | 56 | +48.5% ▲ |
| TN | 3,541 | 67 | 53 | +39.6% ▲ |
| RG | 3,488 | 55 | 63 | +67.3% ▲ |
| B | 3,455 | 115 | 30 | -20.8% ▼ |
| LE | 3,394 | 92 | 37 | -2.6% ▼ |
| CV | 3,250 | 85 | 38 | +0.8% vs avg |
| SW | 3,148 | 86 | 37 | -3.4% ▼ |
| SE | 3,071 | 73 | 42 | +11.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| WREKENTON MEDICAL GROUP | 440 |
| SAVILLE MEDICAL GROUP | 436 |
| WALKER MEDICAL GROUP | 355 |
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.