Atorvastatin Prescribing at BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,946
Total Quantity
100.5K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
-59.4%
BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,946 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,523 to the NHS. This is 59.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
341
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,946 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,523 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.4% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,946 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -59.4% 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.