Atorvastatin Prescribing at BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,996
Total Quantity
215.4K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-48.6%
BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,996 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,842 to the NHS. This is 48.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
468
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,996 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 215,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,842 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,996 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -48.6% 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.