Atorvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,424
Total Quantity
268.1K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
-33.9%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,424 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,817 to the NHS. This is 33.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
564
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,087 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,817 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -33.9% 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.