Atorvastatin Prescribing at CASTLE MEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
19,340
Total Quantity
516.8K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+99%
CASTLE MEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 19,340 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,955 to the NHS. This is 99% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,507
Jul 2026
1,545
Jul 2026
1,620
Jul 2026
1,587
Jul 2026
1,568
Jul 2026
1,630
Jul 2026
1,536
Jul 2026
1,724
Jul 2026
1,692
Jul 2026
1,567
Jul 2026
1,675
Jul 2026
1,689
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 19,340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 516,773 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,955 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 19,340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +99% 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.