Atorvastatin
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
73.2M
NHS Cost
£87.9M
Practices
7,528
Avg per Practice
9,720
Overview
Atorvastatin is prescribed by 7,528 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 73,169,458 items were prescribed at a total cost of £87,924,805 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Lipid-regulating drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
6,064,027
Jun 2026
5,666,432
Jun 2026
6,221,092
Jun 2026
6,051,022
Jun 2026
5,901,836
Jun 2026
6,289,137
Jun 2026
6,055,142
Jun 2026
6,274,325
Jun 2026
6,408,252
Jun 2026
5,777,416
Jun 2026
6,184,236
Jun 2026
6,265,964
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 2.3M | 146 | 15.9K | +63.7% ▲ |
| S | 2.3M | 181 | 12.7K | +30.8% ▲ |
| B | 2.2M | 276 | 7,816 | -19.6% ▼ |
| M | 1.7M | 186 | 9,213 | -5.2% ▼ |
| PE | 1.7M | 97 | 17.6K | +80.9% ▲ |
| NG | 1.6M | 143 | 11.5K | +18.3% ▲ |
| LE | 1.6M | 138 | 11.6K | +19.2% ▲ |
| E | 1.6M | 153 | 10.2K | +4.6% ▲ |
| DN | 1.4M | 98 | 13.9K | +42.6% ▲ |
| L | 1.2M | 149 | 8,186 | -15.8% ▼ |
| NN | 1.2M | 70 | 17.0K | +74.5% ▲ |
| TS | 1.2M | 77 | 15.4K | +58.3% ▲ |
| CV | 1.2M | 122 | 9,428 | -3.0% ▼ |
| LS | 1.1M | 97 | 11.6K | +19.4% ▲ |
| NR | 1.1M | 75 | 14.3K | +47.2% ▲ |
| N | 1.0M | 126 | 8,158 | -16.1% ▼ |
| BS | 1.0M | 82 | 12.3K | +26.8% ▲ |
| ST | 995.2K | 87 | 11.4K | +17.7% ▲ |
| IP | 956.0K | 62 | 15.4K | +58.6% ▲ |
| CM | 948.5K | 78 | 12.2K | +25.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 111,027 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 105,158 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 104,187 |
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.