Atorvastatin Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
16,844
Total Quantity
543.8K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+73.3%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 16,844 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,278 to the NHS. This is 73.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,412
Jun 2026
1,386
Jun 2026
1,425
Jun 2026
1,432
Jun 2026
1,360
Jun 2026
1,442
Jun 2026
1,400
Jun 2026
1,403
Jun 2026
1,475
Jun 2026
1,333
Jun 2026
1,402
Jun 2026
1,374
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,844 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 543,793 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,278 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,844 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +73.3% 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.