Atorvastatin Prescribing at DR CJ SHIMMINS & PARTNERS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
14,517
Total Quantity
640.6K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+49.4%
DR CJ SHIMMINS & PARTNERS prescribed 14,517 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,762 to the NHS. This is 49.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,226
Jul 2026
1,065
Jul 2026
1,266
Jul 2026
1,173
Jul 2026
1,193
Jul 2026
1,196
Jul 2026
1,199
Jul 2026
1,249
Jul 2026
1,240
Jul 2026
1,220
Jul 2026
1,166
Jul 2026
1,324
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 640,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,762 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.4% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +49.4% 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.