Atorvastatin Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
16,002
Total Quantity
483.0K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+64.6%
PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 16,002 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,457 to the NHS. This is 64.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,421
Jun 2026
1,271
Jun 2026
1,386
Jun 2026
1,332
Jun 2026
1,293
Jun 2026
1,408
Jun 2026
1,297
Jun 2026
1,344
Jun 2026
1,364
Jun 2026
1,180
Jun 2026
1,343
Jun 2026
1,363
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,002 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 483,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,457 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,002 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +64.6% 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.