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 Items | 12,802 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 358,713 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,934 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,802 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +31.7% 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.