Atorvastatin Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
20,154
Total Quantity
606.1K
NHS Cost
£21.3K
vs National Avg
+107.4%

HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 20,154 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,338 to the NHS. This is 107.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,643
Jul 2026
1,560
Jul 2026
1,698
Jul 2026
1,734
Jul 2026
1,592
Jul 2026
1,714
Jul 2026
1,678
Jul 2026
1,706
Jul 2026
1,749
Jul 2026
1,594
Jul 2026
1,742
Jul 2026
1,744

Prescribing Details

Total Items20,154
Total Quantity606,138
Total NHS Cost£21,338
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+107.4%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice20,154 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+107.4% 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.