Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE PENINSULA PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
13,147
Total Quantity
358.0K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+35.3%
THE PENINSULA PRACTICE prescribed 13,147 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,545 to the NHS. This is 35.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
998
Jun 2026
976
Jun 2026
978
Jun 2026
961
Jun 2026
958
Jun 2026
1,344
Jun 2026
1,123
Jun 2026
946
Jun 2026
1,518
Jun 2026
950
Jun 2026
1,237
Jun 2026
1,158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,147 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 358,037 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,545 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,147 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +35.3% 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.