Pravastatin sodium Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
473
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£784
vs National Avg
+45.7%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 473 items of Pravastatin sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £784 to the NHS. This is 45.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Pravastatin sodium is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 473 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,398 |
| Total NHS Cost | £784 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.7% |
Pravastatin sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 473 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 325 items |
| Difference | +45.7% vs national average |
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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.