Atorvastatin Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
11,441
Total Quantity
473.6K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+17.7%

MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,441 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,490 to the NHS. This is 17.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
996
Jul 2026
949
Jul 2026
1,002
Jul 2026
1,010
Jul 2026
1,016
Jul 2026
975
Jul 2026
902
Jul 2026
967
Jul 2026
960
Jul 2026
844
Jul 2026
916
Jul 2026
904

Prescribing Details

Total Items11,441
Total Quantity473,639
Total NHS Cost£16,490
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+17.7%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice11,441 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+17.7% 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.