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 Items | 11,441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,490 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +17.7% 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.