Atorvastatin Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
18,038
Total Quantity
465.5K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+85.6%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 18,038 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,198 to the NHS. This is 85.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,568
Jun 2026
1,401
Jun 2026
1,554
Jun 2026
1,466
Jun 2026
1,501
Jun 2026
1,596
Jun 2026
1,450
Jun 2026
1,494
Jun 2026
1,568
Jun 2026
1,433
Jun 2026
1,481
Jun 2026
1,526
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 18,038 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 465,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,198 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 18,038 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +85.6% 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.