Atorvastatin Prescribing at LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,456
Total Quantity
244.5K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-13%
LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 8,456 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,775 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
674
Jun 2026
716
Jun 2026
730
Jun 2026
705
Jun 2026
661
Jun 2026
750
Jun 2026
687
Jun 2026
736
Jun 2026
730
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
724
Jun 2026
693
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,456 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,533 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,775 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,456 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.