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 Items12,010
Total Quantity333,441
Total NHS Cost£11,403
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+23.6%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice12,010 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+23.6% vs national average
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.