Atorvastatin Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
40,496
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£43.9K
vs National Avg
+316.6%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 40,496 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £43,892 to the NHS. This is 316.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
3,484
Jun 2026
3,235
Jun 2026
3,475
Jun 2026
3,384
Jun 2026
3,278
Jun 2026
3,468
Jun 2026
3,451
Jun 2026
3,328
Jun 2026
3,346
Jun 2026
3,245
Jun 2026
3,403
Jun 2026
3,399

Prescribing Details

Total Items40,496
Total Quantity1,250,768
Total NHS Cost£43,892
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+316.6%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice40,496 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+316.6% 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.