Atorvastatin Prescribing at GP AT HAND
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,617
Total Quantity
274.4K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
-11.3%
GP AT HAND prescribed 8,617 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,579 to the NHS. This is 11.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
791
Jun 2026
723
Jun 2026
777
Jun 2026
711
Jun 2026
723
Jun 2026
727
Jun 2026
824
Jun 2026
698
Jun 2026
687
Jun 2026
614
Jun 2026
609
Jun 2026
733
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,617 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 274,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,579 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,617 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -11.3% 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.