Atorvastatin Prescribing at SIXPENNY HANDLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,547
Total Quantity
156.3K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
-42.9%
SIXPENNY HANDLEY SURGERY prescribed 5,547 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,684 to the NHS. This is 42.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
571
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,547 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,265 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,684 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,547 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -42.9% 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.