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 Items16,985
Total Quantity769,282
Total NHS Cost£26,069
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+74.7%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice16,985 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+74.7% 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.