Atorvastatin Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
20,185
Total Quantity
795.2K
NHS Cost
£29.3K
vs National Avg
+107.7%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 20,185 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,343 to the NHS. This is 107.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,662
Jun 2026
1,588
Jun 2026
1,699
Jun 2026
1,635
Jun 2026
1,605
Jun 2026
1,772
Jun 2026
1,697
Jun 2026
1,713
Jun 2026
1,669
Jun 2026
1,593
Jun 2026
1,835
Jun 2026
1,717
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 20,185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 795,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,343 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 20,185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +107.7% 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.