Atorvastatin Prescribing at UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
17,629
Total Quantity
498.3K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
+81.4%

UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 17,629 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,363 to the NHS. This is 81.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,492
Jun 2026
1,347
Jun 2026
1,616
Jun 2026
1,329
Jun 2026
1,513
Jun 2026
1,461
Jun 2026
1,505
Jun 2026
1,530
Jun 2026
1,596
Jun 2026
1,343
Jun 2026
1,408
Jun 2026
1,489

Prescribing Details

Total Items17,629
Total Quantity498,336
Total NHS Cost£17,363
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+81.4%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice17,629 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+81.4% 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.