Atorvastatin Prescribing at COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
13,973
Total Quantity
713.8K
NHS Cost
£25.6K
vs National Avg
+43.8%
COWES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 13,973 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,555 to the NHS. This is 43.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,241
Jul 2026
1,165
Jul 2026
1,211
Jul 2026
1,187
Jul 2026
1,145
Jul 2026
1,131
Jul 2026
1,097
Jul 2026
1,170
Jul 2026
1,206
Jul 2026
1,085
Jul 2026
1,222
Jul 2026
1,113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,973 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 713,828 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,555 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,973 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +43.8% 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.