Atorvastatin Prescribing at PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,659
Total Quantity
247.4K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
-31.5%
PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY prescribed 6,659 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,652 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
537
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
584
Jun 2026
580
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,659 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 247,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,652 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,659 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.