Atorvastatin Prescribing at FAMILY DOCTORS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,948
Total Quantity
142.8K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-69.7%
FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 2,948 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,979 to the NHS. This is 69.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,948 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,826 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,979 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,948 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -69.7% 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.