Atorvastatin Prescribing at CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
11,275
Total Quantity
319.4K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+16%
CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 11,275 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,302 to the NHS. This is 16% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
985
Jul 2026
834
Jul 2026
980
Jul 2026
955
Jul 2026
897
Jul 2026
1,074
Jul 2026
879
Jul 2026
960
Jul 2026
985
Jul 2026
859
Jul 2026
962
Jul 2026
905
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 319,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,302 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +16% 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.