Rosuvastatin calcium Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,775
Total Quantity
70.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+97.7%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,775 items of Rosuvastatin calcium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,466 to the NHS. This is 97.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Rosuvastatin calcium is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,953 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,466 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.7% |
Rosuvastatin calcium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 898 items |
| Difference | +97.7% 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.