Atorvastatin Prescribing at DRIGHLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
5,752
Total Quantity
168.5K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-40.8%

DRIGHLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,752 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,516 to the NHS. This is 40.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
478

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,752
Total Quantity168,523
Total NHS Cost£5,516
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-40.8%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,752 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference-40.8% vs national average
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.