Atorvastatin Prescribing at MURDISHAW
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,486
Total Quantity
249.2K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-12.7%
MURDISHAW prescribed 8,486 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,906 to the NHS. This is 12.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
607
Jun 2026
670
Jun 2026
733
Jun 2026
766
Jun 2026
708
Jun 2026
673
Jun 2026
717
Jun 2026
712
Jun 2026
751
Jun 2026
702
Jun 2026
733
Jun 2026
714
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,197 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,906 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -12.7% 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.