Atorvastatin Prescribing at FISHPONDS FAMILY PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
12,222
Total Quantity
436.4K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+25.7%

FISHPONDS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 12,222 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,671 to the NHS. This is 25.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,034
Jul 2026
1,045
Jul 2026
1,015
Jul 2026
1,090
Jul 2026
969
Jul 2026
1,035
Jul 2026
1,006
Jul 2026
1,029
Jul 2026
1,026
Jul 2026
977
Jul 2026
968
Jul 2026
1,028

Prescribing Details

Total Items12,222
Total Quantity436,353
Total NHS Cost£15,671
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+25.7%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice12,222 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+25.7% 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.