Atorvastatin Prescribing at FARNWORTH FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,442
Total Quantity
211.0K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-33.7%
FARNWORTH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 6,442 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,993 to the NHS. This is 33.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
546
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 211,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,993 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -33.7% 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.