Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
22,168
Total Quantity
632.0K
NHS Cost
£22.3K
vs National Avg
+128.1%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 22,168 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,259 to the NHS. This is 128.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,855
Jun 2026
1,808
Jun 2026
1,852
Jun 2026
1,930
Jun 2026
1,738
Jun 2026
1,970
Jun 2026
1,858
Jun 2026
1,846
Jun 2026
2,005
Jun 2026
1,669
Jun 2026
1,796
Jun 2026
1,841
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 22,168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 631,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,259 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.1% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 22,168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +128.1% 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.