Atorvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
24,317
Total Quantity
652.3K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+150.2%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 24,317 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,770 to the NHS. This is 150.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2,057
Jul 2026
1,815
Jul 2026
2,003
Jul 2026
2,015
Jul 2026
2,039
Jul 2026
1,956
Jul 2026
2,071
Jul 2026
2,135
Jul 2026
2,111
Jul 2026
1,966
Jul 2026
2,055
Jul 2026
2,094
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 24,317 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 652,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,770 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.2% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 24,317 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +150.2% 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.