Atorvastatin Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
22,493
Total Quantity
582.6K
NHS Cost
£20.8K
vs National Avg
+131.4%
JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 22,493 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,841 to the NHS. This is 131.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,952
Jul 2026
1,726
Jul 2026
1,930
Jul 2026
1,890
Jul 2026
1,807
Jul 2026
1,924
Jul 2026
1,871
Jul 2026
1,917
Jul 2026
1,925
Jul 2026
1,755
Jul 2026
1,868
Jul 2026
1,928
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 22,493 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 582,614 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,841 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.4% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 22,493 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +131.4% 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.