Atorvastatin Prescribing at FORGE CLOSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,335
Total Quantity
233.3K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-55.4%
FORGE CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 4,335 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,543 to the NHS. This is 55.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
368
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,335 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 233,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,543 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.4% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,335 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -55.4% 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.