Atorvastatin Prescribing at ALVERTHORPE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,750
Total Quantity
133.4K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-51.1%
ALVERTHORPE prescribed 4,750 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,535 to the NHS. This is 51.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
394
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,367 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,535 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.1% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -51.1% 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.