Atorvastatin Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
25,550
Total Quantity
650.8K
NHS Cost
£24.7K
vs National Avg
+162.9%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 25,550 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,719 to the NHS. This is 162.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
2,224
Jun 2026
1,999
Jun 2026
2,177
Jun 2026
2,195
Jun 2026
2,006
Jun 2026
2,233
Jun 2026
2,159
Jun 2026
2,210
Jun 2026
2,232
Jun 2026
1,899
Jun 2026
2,060
Jun 2026
2,156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 25,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 650,817 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,719 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 25,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +162.9% 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.