Atorvastatin Prescribing at ST ANDREWS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
14,298
Total Quantity
358.1K
NHS Cost
£18.2K
vs National Avg
+47.1%
ST ANDREWS SURGERY prescribed 14,298 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,205 to the NHS. This is 47.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,226
Jun 2026
1,150
Jun 2026
1,267
Jun 2026
1,254
Jun 2026
1,138
Jun 2026
1,248
Jun 2026
1,173
Jun 2026
1,206
Jun 2026
1,227
Jun 2026
1,069
Jun 2026
1,156
Jun 2026
1,184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 358,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,205 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.1% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +47.1% 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.