Atorvastatin Prescribing at DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,384
Total Quantity
208.8K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-54.9%
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 4,384 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,216 to the NHS. This is 54.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
377
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,384 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 208,791 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,216 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,384 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -54.9% 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.