Atorvastatin Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,917
Total Quantity
115.6K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-70%

ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1 prescribed 2,917 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,757 to the NHS. This is 70% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
267

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,917
Total Quantity115,609
Total NHS Cost£3,757
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-70%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,917 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference-70% 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.