Atorvastatin Prescribing at RUSKINGTON SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
19,817
Total Quantity
547.6K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+103.9%

RUSKINGTON SURGERY prescribed 19,817 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,857 to the NHS. This is 103.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,643
Jun 2026
1,609
Jun 2026
1,612
Jun 2026
1,751
Jun 2026
1,580
Jun 2026
1,697
Jun 2026
1,682
Jun 2026
1,640
Jun 2026
1,753
Jun 2026
1,546
Jun 2026
1,691
Jun 2026
1,613

Prescribing Details

Total Items19,817
Total Quantity547,586
Total NHS Cost£18,857
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+103.9%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice19,817 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+103.9% 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.