Atorvastatin Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
13,568
Total Quantity
549.9K
NHS Cost
£23.1K
vs National Avg
+39.6%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 13,568 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,115 to the NHS. This is 39.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,131
Jul 2026
1,143
Jul 2026
1,204
Jul 2026
1,025
Jul 2026
1,168
Jul 2026
1,166
Jul 2026
1,108
Jul 2026
1,204
Jul 2026
1,135
Jul 2026
1,137
Jul 2026
1,055
Jul 2026
1,092
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,568 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 549,921 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,115 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,568 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +39.6% 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.