Atorvastatin Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
15,478
Total Quantity
356.1K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+59.2%

ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 15,478 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,269 to the NHS. This is 59.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,243
Jun 2026
1,309
Jun 2026
1,443
Jun 2026
1,250
Jun 2026
1,137
Jun 2026
1,438
Jun 2026
1,241
Jun 2026
1,349
Jun 2026
1,265
Jun 2026
1,246
Jun 2026
1,272
Jun 2026
1,285

Prescribing Details

Total Items15,478
Total Quantity356,099
Total NHS Cost£13,269
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+59.2%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice15,478 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+59.2% 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.