Atorvastatin Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,036
Total Quantity
585.1K
NHS Cost
£24.5K
vs National Avg
+54.7%
CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 15,036 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,472 to the NHS. This is 54.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,269
Jun 2026
1,167
Jun 2026
1,340
Jun 2026
1,266
Jun 2026
1,154
Jun 2026
1,348
Jun 2026
1,172
Jun 2026
1,265
Jun 2026
1,344
Jun 2026
1,204
Jun 2026
1,249
Jun 2026
1,258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,036 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 585,094 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,472 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,036 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +54.7% 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.