Atorvastatin Prescribing at HOWELL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,457
Total Quantity
211.6K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-13%
HOWELL SURGERY prescribed 8,457 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,850 to the NHS. This is 13% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
698
Jun 2026
772
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
769
Jun 2026
638
Jun 2026
806
Jun 2026
718
Jun 2026
717
Jun 2026
695
Jun 2026
699
Jun 2026
672
Jun 2026
682
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 211,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,850 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -13% 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.