Atorvastatin Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
19,223
Total Quantity
696.0K
NHS Cost
£24.2K
vs National Avg
+97.8%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 19,223 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,158 to the NHS. This is 97.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,609
Jun 2026
1,427
Jun 2026
1,735
Jun 2026
1,610
Jun 2026
1,556
Jun 2026
1,602
Jun 2026
1,575
Jun 2026
1,662
Jun 2026
1,600
Jun 2026
1,546
Jun 2026
1,689
Jun 2026
1,612
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 19,223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 696,006 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,158 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 19,223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +97.8% 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.