Atorvastatin Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
18,089
Total Quantity
497.0K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+86.1%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 18,089 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,993 to the NHS. This is 86.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,536
Jul 2026
1,370
Jul 2026
1,458
Jul 2026
1,531
Jul 2026
1,656
Jul 2026
1,507
Jul 2026
1,500
Jul 2026
1,526
Jul 2026
1,547
Jul 2026
1,403
Jul 2026
1,494
Jul 2026
1,561
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 18,089 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 497,002 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,993 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.1% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 18,089 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +86.1% 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.