Atorvastatin Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,291
Total Quantity
438.5K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+57.3%
BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 15,291 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,205 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,186
Jul 2026
1,129
Jul 2026
1,369
Jul 2026
1,287
Jul 2026
1,263
Jul 2026
1,337
Jul 2026
1,248
Jul 2026
1,262
Jul 2026
1,370
Jul 2026
1,251
Jul 2026
1,275
Jul 2026
1,314
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,291 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 438,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,205 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,291 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +57.3% 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.