Colestyramine Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
74
Total Quantity
4,600
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+156.9%

SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 74 items of Colestyramine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,596 to the NHS. This is 156.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Colestyramine is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items74
Total Quantity4,600
Total NHS Cost£1,596
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+156.9%

Colestyramine Prescribing Comparison

This practice74 items
National average per practice29 items
Difference+156.9% vs national average
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.