Atorvastatin Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
11,725
Total Quantity
430.9K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+20.6%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 11,725 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,210 to the NHS. This is 20.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
946
Jun 2026
946
Jun 2026
982
Jun 2026
999
Jun 2026
955
Jun 2026
1,002
Jun 2026
989
Jun 2026
996
Jun 2026
1,021
Jun 2026
891
Jun 2026
1,003
Jun 2026
995
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,725 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,210 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,725 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +20.6% 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.