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 Items15,606
Total Quantity447,706
Total NHS Cost£15,380
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+60.6%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice15,606 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+60.6% vs national average
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.