Atorvastatin Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
17,829
Total Quantity
601.4K
NHS Cost
£21.2K
vs National Avg
+83.4%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 17,829 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,211 to the NHS. This is 83.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,495
Jul 2026
1,420
Jul 2026
1,492
Jul 2026
1,457
Jul 2026
1,393
Jul 2026
1,443
Jul 2026
1,531
Jul 2026
1,532
Jul 2026
1,606
Jul 2026
1,402
Jul 2026
1,510
Jul 2026
1,548
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 17,829 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 601,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,211 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.4% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 17,829 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +83.4% 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.