Atorvastatin Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
21,215
Total Quantity
529.4K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+118.3%
NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 21,215 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,009 to the NHS. This is 118.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,849
Jul 2026
1,586
Jul 2026
1,782
Jul 2026
1,778
Jul 2026
1,757
Jul 2026
1,740
Jul 2026
1,795
Jul 2026
1,826
Jul 2026
1,871
Jul 2026
1,646
Jul 2026
1,778
Jul 2026
1,807
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 21,215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 529,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,009 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 21,215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +118.3% 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.