Atorvastatin Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
12,763
Total Quantity
534.3K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+31.3%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 12,763 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,714 to the NHS. This is 31.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,078
Jul 2026
991
Jul 2026
1,077
Jul 2026
1,019
Jul 2026
1,072
Jul 2026
1,149
Jul 2026
1,012
Jul 2026
1,149
Jul 2026
1,061
Jul 2026
997
Jul 2026
1,121
Jul 2026
1,037
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,763 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 534,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,714 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,763 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +31.3% 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.