Atorvastatin Prescribing at AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
14,813
Total Quantity
631.7K
NHS Cost
£22.3K
vs National Avg
+52.4%

AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 14,813 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,348 to the NHS. This is 52.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,241
Jul 2026
1,214
Jul 2026
1,205
Jul 2026
1,262
Jul 2026
1,185
Jul 2026
1,270
Jul 2026
1,209
Jul 2026
1,354
Jul 2026
1,250
Jul 2026
1,099
Jul 2026
1,252
Jul 2026
1,272

Prescribing Details

Total Items14,813
Total Quantity631,723
Total NHS Cost£22,348
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+52.4%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice14,813 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+52.4% 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.