Atorvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,422
Total Quantity
457.4K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+58.7%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 15,422 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,159 to the NHS. This is 58.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,271
Jul 2026
1,157
Jul 2026
1,223
Jul 2026
1,275
Jul 2026
1,232
Jul 2026
1,328
Jul 2026
1,298
Jul 2026
1,382
Jul 2026
1,352
Jul 2026
1,345
Jul 2026
1,356
Jul 2026
1,203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 457,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,159 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +58.7% 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.