Atorvastatin Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
40,184
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£38.3K
vs National Avg
+313.4%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 40,184 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,337 to the NHS. This is 313.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
3,278
Jul 2026
3,122
Jul 2026
3,702
Jul 2026
3,305
Jul 2026
3,112
Jul 2026
3,427
Jul 2026
3,394
Jul 2026
3,483
Jul 2026
3,614
Jul 2026
2,982
Jul 2026
3,421
Jul 2026
3,344
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 40,184 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,022,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,337 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +313.4% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 40,184 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +313.4% 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.