Atorvastatin Prescribing at DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,178
Total Quantity
137.6K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-57%
DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,178 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,889 to the NHS. This is 57% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,178 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,605 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,889 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,178 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -57% 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.