Atorvastatin Prescribing at HIGHER HEYS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,658
Total Quantity
83.0K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-72.7%
HIGHER HEYS SURGERY prescribed 2,658 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,821 to the NHS. This is 72.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,658 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,013 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,821 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -72.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,658 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -72.7% 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.