Atorvastatin Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
16,313
Total Quantity
472.3K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+67.8%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 16,313 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,366 to the NHS. This is 67.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,368
Jul 2026
1,428
Jul 2026
1,339
Jul 2026
1,399
Jul 2026
1,247
Jul 2026
1,476
Jul 2026
1,369
Jul 2026
1,362
Jul 2026
1,276
Jul 2026
1,280
Jul 2026
1,347
Jul 2026
1,422
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 472,281 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,366 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +67.8% 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.