Atorvastatin Prescribing at SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
14,513
Total Quantity
408.8K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+49.3%

SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 14,513 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,386 to the NHS. This is 49.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,155
Jul 2026
1,068
Jul 2026
1,278
Jul 2026
1,158
Jul 2026
1,168
Jul 2026
1,240
Jul 2026
1,194
Jul 2026
1,301
Jul 2026
1,235
Jul 2026
1,163
Jul 2026
1,281
Jul 2026
1,272

Prescribing Details

Total Items14,513
Total Quantity408,826
Total NHS Cost£14,386
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+49.3%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice14,513 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+49.3% 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.