Atorvastatin Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
17,628
Total Quantity
363.6K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+81.4%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 17,628 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,444 to the NHS. This is 81.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,512
Jul 2026
1,360
Jul 2026
1,506
Jul 2026
1,489
Jul 2026
1,424
Jul 2026
1,543
Jul 2026
1,392
Jul 2026
1,466
Jul 2026
1,555
Jul 2026
1,350
Jul 2026
1,477
Jul 2026
1,554
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 17,628 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 363,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,444 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.4% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 17,628 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +81.4% 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.