Atorvastatin Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,155
Total Quantity
465.7K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+55.9%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 15,155 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,879 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,096
Jul 2026
1,151
Jul 2026
1,325
Jul 2026
1,256
Jul 2026
1,294
Jul 2026
1,316
Jul 2026
1,209
Jul 2026
1,333
Jul 2026
1,347
Jul 2026
1,205
Jul 2026
1,267
Jul 2026
1,356
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,155 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 465,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,879 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,155 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +55.9% 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.