Atorvastatin Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,963
Total Quantity
348.4K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
-7.8%
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 8,963 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,166 to the NHS. This is 7.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
761
Jun 2026
715
Jun 2026
767
Jun 2026
708
Jun 2026
733
Jun 2026
798
Jun 2026
713
Jun 2026
770
Jun 2026
775
Jun 2026
684
Jun 2026
806
Jun 2026
733
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 348,351 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,166 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -7.8% 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.