Atorvastatin Prescribing at BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,930
Total Quantity
217.3K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-59.6%
BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,930 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,441 to the NHS. This is 59.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 217,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,441 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -59.6% 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.