Atorvastatin Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
12,010
Total Quantity
333.4K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+23.6%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 12,010 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,403 to the NHS. This is 23.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,010
Jun 2026
939
Jun 2026
987
Jun 2026
1,046
Jun 2026
928
Jun 2026
998
Jun 2026
1,002
Jun 2026
1,010
Jun 2026
1,111
Jun 2026
921
Jun 2026
1,020
Jun 2026
1,038
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,010 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 333,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,403 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,010 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +23.6% 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.