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 Items | 5,752 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,523 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,516 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,752 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -40.8% 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.