Atorvastatin Prescribing at NEWCASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,144
Total Quantity
66.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-77.9%
NEWCASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,144 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,403 to the NHS. This is 77.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,144 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,373 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,403 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -77.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,144 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -77.9% vs national average |
Explore More
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.