Atorvastatin Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
14,886
Total Quantity
422.1K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+53.2%
HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 14,886 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,331 to the NHS. This is 53.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,251
Jun 2026
1,109
Jun 2026
1,226
Jun 2026
1,227
Jun 2026
1,215
Jun 2026
1,292
Jun 2026
1,305
Jun 2026
1,280
Jun 2026
1,297
Jun 2026
1,194
Jun 2026
1,254
Jun 2026
1,236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 422,068 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,331 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.2% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +53.2% 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.