Atorvastatin Prescribing at GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
13,488
Total Quantity
342.9K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+38.8%
GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 13,488 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,159 to the NHS. This is 38.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,131
Jul 2026
1,058
Jul 2026
1,120
Jul 2026
1,127
Jul 2026
1,072
Jul 2026
1,166
Jul 2026
1,144
Jul 2026
1,170
Jul 2026
1,178
Jul 2026
1,034
Jul 2026
1,134
Jul 2026
1,154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 342,933 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,159 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +38.8% 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.