Atorvastatin Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
18,045
Total Quantity
502.4K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+85.7%

DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 18,045 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,934 to the NHS. This is 85.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,478
Jun 2026
1,372
Jun 2026
1,538
Jun 2026
1,520
Jun 2026
1,449
Jun 2026
1,608
Jun 2026
1,490
Jun 2026
1,598
Jun 2026
1,538
Jun 2026
1,409
Jun 2026
1,524
Jun 2026
1,521

Prescribing Details

Total Items18,045
Total Quantity502,382
Total NHS Cost£17,934
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+85.7%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice18,045 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+85.7% 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.