Atorvastatin Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
12,450
Total Quantity
433.7K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+28.1%
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 12,450 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,451 to the NHS. This is 28.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,014
Jul 2026
979
Jul 2026
1,028
Jul 2026
1,036
Jul 2026
966
Jul 2026
1,034
Jul 2026
1,069
Jul 2026
1,115
Jul 2026
1,110
Jul 2026
984
Jul 2026
983
Jul 2026
1,132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 433,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,451 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.1% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +28.1% 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.