Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
24,656
Total Quantity
824.5K
NHS Cost
£29.0K
vs National Avg
+153.7%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 24,656 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,964 to the NHS. This is 153.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
2,240
Jun 2026
2,008
Jun 2026
2,076
Jun 2026
2,113
Jun 2026
1,876
Jun 2026
2,111
Jun 2026
1,993
Jun 2026
2,100
Jun 2026
2,254
Jun 2026
1,757
Jun 2026
1,989
Jun 2026
2,139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 24,656 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 824,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,964 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 24,656 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +153.7% 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.