Atorvastatin Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
12,855
Total Quantity
358.0K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+32.3%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 12,855 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,752 to the NHS. This is 32.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,125
Jul 2026
967
Jul 2026
1,077
Jul 2026
1,072
Jul 2026
985
Jul 2026
1,157
Jul 2026
1,032
Jul 2026
1,095
Jul 2026
1,066
Jul 2026
1,117
Jul 2026
1,029
Jul 2026
1,133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,855 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,974 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,752 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,855 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +32.3% 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.