Atorvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
17,561
Total Quantity
738.7K
NHS Cost
£28.0K
vs National Avg
+80.7%
BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 17,561 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,959 to the NHS. This is 80.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,455
Jul 2026
1,462
Jul 2026
1,461
Jul 2026
1,418
Jul 2026
1,409
Jul 2026
1,530
Jul 2026
1,414
Jul 2026
1,518
Jul 2026
1,513
Jul 2026
1,411
Jul 2026
1,486
Jul 2026
1,484
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 17,561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 738,721 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,959 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 17,561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +80.7% 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.