Fluvastatin sodium
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
81.4K
NHS Cost
£545.4K
Practices
3,520
Avg per Practice
23
Overview
Fluvastatin sodium is prescribed by 3,520 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 81,413 items were prescribed at a total cost of £545,446 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Lipid-regulating drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 3,123 | 107 | 29 | +26.4% ▲ |
| S | 2,811 | 74 | 38 | +64.5% ▲ |
| PE | 2,396 | 64 | 37 | +61.9% ▲ |
| ST | 2,151 | 55 | 39 | +69.3% ▲ |
| NR | 2,008 | 43 | 47 | +102.2% ▲ |
| NN | 1,871 | 43 | 44 | +88.3% ▲ |
| DN | 1,839 | 46 | 40 | +73.2% ▲ |
| LS | 1,715 | 50 | 34 | +48.5% ▲ |
| SN | 1,637 | 32 | 51 | +121.6% ▲ |
| LE | 1,622 | 52 | 31 | +35.1% ▲ |
| TN | 1,454 | 39 | 37 | +61.5% ▲ |
| BN | 1,423 | 37 | 39 | +66.7% ▲ |
| GL | 1,393 | 32 | 44 | +88.3% ▲ |
| BA | 1,338 | 25 | 54 | +131.6% ▲ |
| NG | 1,336 | 46 | 29 | +25.5% ▲ |
| M | 1,296 | 46 | 28 | +22.1% ▲ |
| WR | 1,278 | 27 | 47 | +104.8% ▲ |
| TS | 1,264 | 33 | 38 | +65.8% ▲ |
| BH | 1,261 | 34 | 37 | +60.6% ▲ |
| NE | 1,222 | 44 | 28 | +20.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MARSH MEDICAL PRACTICE | 494 |
| GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 406 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 346 |
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.