Atorvastatin Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,061
Total Quantity
457.9K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+55%
NESTON SURGERY prescribed 15,061 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,879 to the NHS. This is 55% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,247
Jun 2026
1,157
Jun 2026
1,266
Jun 2026
1,257
Jun 2026
1,267
Jun 2026
1,344
Jun 2026
1,234
Jun 2026
1,282
Jun 2026
1,277
Jun 2026
1,203
Jun 2026
1,269
Jun 2026
1,258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 457,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,879 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +55% 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.