Atorvastatin Prescribing at BLURTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,099
Total Quantity
157.0K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-47.5%
BLURTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,099 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,201 to the NHS. This is 47.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
418
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,201 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.5% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -47.5% 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.