Atorvastatin Prescribing at GRIMETHORPE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,964
Total Quantity
393.9K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+64.2%
GRIMETHORPE SURGERY prescribed 15,964 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,844 to the NHS. This is 64.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,349
Jun 2026
1,264
Jun 2026
1,348
Jun 2026
1,292
Jun 2026
1,258
Jun 2026
1,371
Jun 2026
1,317
Jun 2026
1,340
Jun 2026
1,414
Jun 2026
1,298
Jun 2026
1,330
Jun 2026
1,383
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,964 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 393,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,844 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.2% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,964 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +64.2% 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.