Atorvastatin Prescribing at OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,487
Total Quantity
153.9K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-43.5%
OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 5,487 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,512 to the NHS. This is 43.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
487
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,902 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,512 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.5% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -43.5% 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.