Atorvastatin Prescribing at DISTINGTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
13,608
Total Quantity
398.3K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+40%
DISTINGTON SURGERY prescribed 13,608 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,157 to the NHS. This is 40% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,011
Jun 2026
1,159
Jun 2026
1,148
Jun 2026
1,143
Jun 2026
1,103
Jun 2026
1,085
Jun 2026
1,265
Jun 2026
961
Jun 2026
1,258
Jun 2026
1,157
Jun 2026
1,170
Jun 2026
1,148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 398,255 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,157 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +40% 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.