Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
16,409
Total Quantity
430.7K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+68.8%

THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 16,409 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,523 to the NHS. This is 68.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,227
Jun 2026
1,395
Jun 2026
1,402
Jun 2026
1,418
Jun 2026
1,331
Jun 2026
1,287
Jun 2026
1,461
Jun 2026
1,364
Jun 2026
1,396
Jun 2026
1,279
Jun 2026
1,376
Jun 2026
1,473

Prescribing Details

Total Items16,409
Total Quantity430,671
Total NHS Cost£16,523
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+68.8%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice16,409 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+68.8% vs national average
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.