Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,704
Total Quantity
190.1K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-31%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 6,704 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,566 to the NHS. This is 31% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
560
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
568
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
558
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 190,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,566 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -31% 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.