Atorvastatin Prescribing at RIVERVIEW SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
15,479
Total Quantity
300.6K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+59.3%

RIVERVIEW SURGERY prescribed 15,479 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,528 to the NHS. This is 59.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,302
Jun 2026
1,197
Jun 2026
1,263
Jun 2026
1,235
Jun 2026
1,274
Jun 2026
1,306
Jun 2026
1,253
Jun 2026
1,298
Jun 2026
1,378
Jun 2026
1,240
Jun 2026
1,418
Jun 2026
1,315

Prescribing Details

Total Items15,479
Total Quantity300,569
Total NHS Cost£11,528
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+59.3%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice15,479 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+59.3% vs national average
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.