Atorvastatin Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,442
Total Quantity
565.5K
NHS Cost
£19.0K
vs National Avg
+58.9%
RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 15,442 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,998 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,264
Jun 2026
1,191
Jun 2026
1,287
Jun 2026
1,268
Jun 2026
1,277
Jun 2026
1,215
Jun 2026
1,378
Jun 2026
798
Jun 2026
1,917
Jun 2026
1,257
Jun 2026
1,287
Jun 2026
1,303
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 565,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,998 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +58.9% 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.