Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
16,014
Total Quantity
437.9K
NHS Cost
£19.2K
vs National Avg
+64.8%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 16,014 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,243 to the NHS. This is 64.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,275
Jun 2026
1,297
Jun 2026
1,371
Jun 2026
1,330
Jun 2026
1,395
Jun 2026
1,343
Jun 2026
1,357
Jun 2026
1,338
Jun 2026
1,405
Jun 2026
1,228
Jun 2026
1,441
Jun 2026
1,234
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,014 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 437,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,243 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,014 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +64.8% 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.