Atorvastatin Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
14,071
Total Quantity
390.8K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+44.8%

HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 14,071 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,531 to the NHS. This is 44.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,099
Jun 2026
1,134
Jun 2026
1,116
Jun 2026
1,220
Jun 2026
1,163
Jun 2026
1,253
Jun 2026
1,126
Jun 2026
1,223
Jun 2026
1,246
Jun 2026
1,063
Jun 2026
1,108
Jun 2026
1,320

Prescribing Details

Total Items14,071
Total Quantity390,802
Total NHS Cost£13,531
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+44.8%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice14,071 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+44.8% 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.