Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
17,231
Total Quantity
441.2K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+77.3%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 17,231 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,743 to the NHS. This is 77.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,510
Jul 2026
1,319
Jul 2026
1,461
Jul 2026
1,439
Jul 2026
1,364
Jul 2026
1,478
Jul 2026
1,391
Jul 2026
1,529
Jul 2026
1,562
Jul 2026
1,312
Jul 2026
1,417
Jul 2026
1,449
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 17,231 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 441,235 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,743 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 17,231 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +77.3% 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.