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 Items24,317
Total Quantity652,286
Total NHS Cost£21,770
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+150.2%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice24,317 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+150.2% 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.