Atorvastatin Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
19,989
Total Quantity
704.6K
NHS Cost
£23.3K
vs National Avg
+105.7%
GP DIRECT prescribed 19,989 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,307 to the NHS. This is 105.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,679
Jun 2026
1,479
Jun 2026
1,728
Jun 2026
1,572
Jun 2026
1,613
Jun 2026
1,801
Jun 2026
1,671
Jun 2026
1,743
Jun 2026
1,765
Jun 2026
1,549
Jun 2026
1,748
Jun 2026
1,641
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 19,989 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 704,635 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,307 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 19,989 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +105.7% 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.