Atorvastatin Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
25,422
Total Quantity
594.9K
NHS Cost
£22.6K
vs National Avg
+161.6%
STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 25,422 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,582 to the NHS. This is 161.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2,079
Jul 2026
1,960
Jul 2026
2,142
Jul 2026
2,130
Jul 2026
2,079
Jul 2026
2,284
Jul 2026
2,032
Jul 2026
2,280
Jul 2026
2,106
Jul 2026
1,839
Jul 2026
2,212
Jul 2026
2,279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 25,422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 594,924 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,582 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 25,422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +161.6% 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.