Atorvastatin Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
17,264
Total Quantity
467.4K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
+77.6%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 17,264 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,827 to the NHS. This is 77.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,341
Jun 2026
1,359
Jun 2026
1,444
Jun 2026
1,444
Jun 2026
1,479
Jun 2026
1,465
Jun 2026
1,415
Jun 2026
1,420
Jun 2026
1,610
Jun 2026
1,309
Jun 2026
1,405
Jun 2026
1,573
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 17,264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 467,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,827 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 17,264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +77.6% 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.