Atorvastatin Prescribing at FIRSTCARE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,521
Total Quantity
206.9K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
-53.5%
FIRSTCARE PRACTICE prescribed 4,521 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,556 to the NHS. This is 53.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
395
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 206,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,556 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.5% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -53.5% 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.