Rosuvastatin calcium
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
6.2M
NHS Cost
£8.6M
Practices
6,897
Avg per Practice
898
Overview
Rosuvastatin calcium is prescribed by 6,897 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 6,191,051 items were prescribed at a total cost of £8,640,973 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Lipid-regulating drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
482,342
Jun 2026
456,607
Jun 2026
506,307
Jun 2026
498,258
Jun 2026
492,127
Jun 2026
528,056
Jun 2026
516,446
Jun 2026
539,058
Jun 2026
555,764
Jun 2026
505,086
Jun 2026
548,375
Jun 2026
557,500
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 161.7K | 169 | 957 | +6.6% ▲ |
| B | 158.2K | 262 | 604 | -32.7% ▼ |
| NE | 157.6K | 138 | 1,142 | +27.2% ▲ |
| PE | 139.3K | 92 | 1,514 | +68.6% ▲ |
| DN | 135.9K | 89 | 1,528 | +70.2% ▲ |
| M | 134.2K | 174 | 772 | -14.0% ▼ |
| NG | 128.5K | 139 | 925 | +3.0% ▲ |
| LE | 128.0K | 125 | 1,024 | +14.1% ▲ |
| TN | 123.6K | 74 | 1,670 | +86.0% ▲ |
| BN | 107.1K | 78 | 1,374 | +53.0% ▲ |
| LS | 101.2K | 90 | 1,125 | +25.3% ▲ |
| GL | 100.8K | 65 | 1,551 | +72.8% ▲ |
| PO | 99.6K | 63 | 1,580 | +76.1% ▲ |
| IP | 98.5K | 61 | 1,615 | +79.9% ▲ |
| BS | 93.4K | 80 | 1,168 | +30.1% ▲ |
| CV | 87.6K | 110 | 797 | -11.2% ▼ |
| CH | 86.8K | 68 | 1,277 | +42.2% ▲ |
| NR | 86.3K | 73 | 1,182 | +31.7% ▲ |
| L | 84.9K | 144 | 590 | -34.3% ▼ |
| PL | 84.8K | 49 | 1,731 | +92.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 9,898 |
| BEACON MEDICAL | 9,634 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 9,585 |
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.