Atorvastatin Prescribing at PASTON HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
16,883
Total Quantity
462.9K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+73.7%
PASTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 16,883 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,675 to the NHS. This is 73.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,554
Jul 2026
1,401
Jul 2026
1,580
Jul 2026
1,513
Jul 2026
1,416
Jul 2026
1,590
Jul 2026
1,477
Jul 2026
1,470
Jul 2026
1,613
Jul 2026
1,397
Jul 2026
1,472
Jul 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,675 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.7% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +73.7% 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.