Atorvastatin Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
25,440
Total Quantity
601.5K
NHS Cost
£22.2K
vs National Avg
+161.7%
CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 25,440 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,158 to the NHS. This is 161.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2,099
Jul 2026
1,856
Jul 2026
2,105
Jul 2026
2,089
Jul 2026
2,072
Jul 2026
2,299
Jul 2026
2,050
Jul 2026
2,198
Jul 2026
2,265
Jul 2026
2,136
Jul 2026
2,063
Jul 2026
2,208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 25,440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 601,464 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,158 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 25,440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +161.7% 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.