Atorvastatin Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
7,576
Total Quantity
303.6K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
-22.1%

NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,576 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,197 to the NHS. This is 22.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
658

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,576
Total Quantity303,637
Total NHS Cost£10,197
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-22.1%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,576 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference-22.1% 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.