Atorvastatin Prescribing at BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
14,530
Total Quantity
362.8K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+49.5%
BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 14,530 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,166 to the NHS. This is 49.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,176
Jul 2026
1,102
Jul 2026
1,285
Jul 2026
1,141
Jul 2026
1,195
Jul 2026
1,240
Jul 2026
1,251
Jul 2026
1,210
Jul 2026
1,120
Jul 2026
1,296
Jul 2026
1,230
Jul 2026
1,284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 362,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,166 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.5% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +49.5% 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.