Atorvastatin Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
12,745
Total Quantity
515.3K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+31.1%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 12,745 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,664 to the NHS. This is 31.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,131
Jun 2026
978
Jun 2026
1,119
Jun 2026
1,035
Jun 2026
1,054
Jun 2026
1,085
Jun 2026
1,067
Jun 2026
1,068
Jun 2026
1,102
Jun 2026
959
Jun 2026
1,075
Jun 2026
1,072
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,745 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 515,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,664 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.1% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,745 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +31.1% 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.