Atorvastatin Prescribing at HORFIELD HC

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
16,265
Total Quantity
535.6K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+67.3%

HORFIELD HC prescribed 16,265 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,300 to the NHS. This is 67.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,380
Jun 2026
1,374
Jun 2026
1,361
Jun 2026
1,318
Jun 2026
1,350
Jun 2026
1,438
Jun 2026
1,306
Jun 2026
1,448
Jun 2026
1,358
Jun 2026
1,283
Jun 2026
1,310
Jun 2026
1,339

Prescribing Details

Total Items16,265
Total Quantity535,604
Total NHS Cost£20,300
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+67.3%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice16,265 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+67.3% 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.