Atorvastatin Prescribing at POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,834
Total Quantity
453.4K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+62.9%
POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 15,834 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,900 to the NHS. This is 62.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,324
Jul 2026
1,244
Jul 2026
1,362
Jul 2026
1,304
Jul 2026
1,299
Jul 2026
1,345
Jul 2026
1,369
Jul 2026
1,377
Jul 2026
1,347
Jul 2026
1,245
Jul 2026
1,319
Jul 2026
1,299
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,834 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 453,423 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,900 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,834 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +62.9% 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.