Atorvastatin Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
12,802
Total Quantity
358.7K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+31.7%

BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 12,802 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,934 to the NHS. This is 31.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
925
Jun 2026
1,153
Jun 2026
896
Jun 2026
1,121
Jun 2026
1,177
Jun 2026
1,143
Jun 2026
770
Jun 2026
1,277
Jun 2026
1,251
Jun 2026
959
Jun 2026
1,074
Jun 2026
1,056

Prescribing Details

Total Items12,802
Total Quantity358,713
Total NHS Cost£12,934
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+31.7%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice12,802 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+31.7% 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.