Atorvastatin Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
11,712
Total Quantity
324.8K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+20.5%
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 11,712 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,600 to the NHS. This is 20.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
944
Jun 2026
879
Jun 2026
963
Jun 2026
985
Jun 2026
898
Jun 2026
991
Jun 2026
1,021
Jun 2026
1,008
Jun 2026
1,024
Jun 2026
968
Jun 2026
1,025
Jun 2026
1,006
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,824 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,600 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.5% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +20.5% 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.