Atorvastatin Prescribing at DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
14,676
Total Quantity
448.7K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+51%

DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES prescribed 14,676 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,583 to the NHS. This is 51% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,221
Jul 2026
1,081
Jul 2026
1,356
Jul 2026
1,234
Jul 2026
1,158
Jul 2026
1,237
Jul 2026
1,194
Jul 2026
1,291
Jul 2026
1,284
Jul 2026
1,171
Jul 2026
1,217
Jul 2026
1,232

Prescribing Details

Total Items14,676
Total Quantity448,715
Total NHS Cost£14,583
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+51%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice14,676 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+51% 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.