Atorvastatin Prescribing at DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,097
Total Quantity
181.4K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-37.3%
DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,097 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,891 to the NHS. This is 37.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
547
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,097 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,891 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,097 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -37.3% 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.