Atorvastatin Prescribing at BLACKTHORN
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,990
Total Quantity
355.5K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
-7.5%
BLACKTHORN prescribed 8,990 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,553 to the NHS. This is 7.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
777
Jun 2026
665
Jun 2026
690
Jun 2026
680
Jun 2026
684
Jun 2026
798
Jun 2026
803
Jun 2026
785
Jun 2026
792
Jun 2026
747
Jun 2026
823
Jun 2026
746
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,990 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 355,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,553 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.5% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,990 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -7.5% 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.