Atorvastatin Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
9,941
Total Quantity
450.1K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
+2.3%

DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 9,941 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,800 to the NHS. This is 2.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
863
Jul 2026
707
Jul 2026
828
Jul 2026
812
Jul 2026
792
Jul 2026
852
Jul 2026
784
Jul 2026
843
Jul 2026
891
Jul 2026
821
Jul 2026
825
Jul 2026
923

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,941
Total Quantity450,115
Total NHS Cost£17,800
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+2.3%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,941 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+2.3% 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.