Atorvastatin Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,606
Total Quantity
447.7K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+60.6%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 15,606 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,380 to the NHS. This is 60.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,303
Jun 2026
1,155
Jun 2026
1,302
Jun 2026
1,296
Jun 2026
1,280
Jun 2026
1,305
Jun 2026
1,337
Jun 2026
1,384
Jun 2026
1,398
Jun 2026
1,209
Jun 2026
1,363
Jun 2026
1,274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,606 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,380 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,606 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +60.6% 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.