Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
31,431
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£39.7K
vs National Avg
+223.4%

THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 31,431 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £39,652 to the NHS. This is 223.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
2,540
Jun 2026
2,392
Jun 2026
2,695
Jun 2026
2,593
Jun 2026
2,599
Jun 2026
2,561
Jun 2026
2,626
Jun 2026
2,876
Jun 2026
2,659
Jun 2026
2,582
Jun 2026
2,743
Jun 2026
2,565

Prescribing Details

Total Items31,431
Total Quantity1,208,310
Total NHS Cost£39,652
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+223.4%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice31,431 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+223.4% 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.