Atorvastatin Prescribing at NORTHFIELDS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,496
Total Quantity
239.8K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-33.2%
NORTHFIELDS SURGERY prescribed 6,496 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,066 to the NHS. This is 33.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
590
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
503
Jun 2026
554
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
575
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
508
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,757 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,066 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.2% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -33.2% 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.