Atorvastatin Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
16,985
Total Quantity
769.3K
NHS Cost
£26.1K
vs National Avg
+74.7%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 16,985 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,069 to the NHS. This is 74.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,434
Jul 2026
1,316
Jul 2026
1,422
Jul 2026
1,351
Jul 2026
1,401
Jul 2026
1,540
Jul 2026
1,393
Jul 2026
1,455
Jul 2026
1,483
Jul 2026
1,286
Jul 2026
1,487
Jul 2026
1,417
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,985 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 769,282 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,069 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,985 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +74.7% 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.