Atorvastatin Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
16,804
Total Quantity
587.5K
NHS Cost
£20.9K
vs National Avg
+72.9%

ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 16,804 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,883 to the NHS. This is 72.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,340
Jul 2026
1,321
Jul 2026
1,355
Jul 2026
1,360
Jul 2026
1,281
Jul 2026
1,521
Jul 2026
1,374
Jul 2026
1,439
Jul 2026
1,466
Jul 2026
1,377
Jul 2026
1,446
Jul 2026
1,524

Prescribing Details

Total Items16,804
Total Quantity587,461
Total NHS Cost£20,883
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+72.9%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice16,804 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+72.9% 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.