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 Items17,561
Total Quantity738,721
Total NHS Cost£27,959
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+80.7%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice17,561 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+80.7% 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.