Atorvastatin Prescribing at BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,715
Total Quantity
368.2K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
-10.3%
BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,715 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,588 to the NHS. This is 10.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
721
Jun 2026
658
Jun 2026
746
Jun 2026
693
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
762
Jun 2026
667
Jun 2026
807
Jun 2026
774
Jun 2026
702
Jun 2026
741
Jun 2026
780
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 368,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,588 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -10.3% 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.