Atorvastatin Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
14,573
Total Quantity
622.3K
NHS Cost
£20.6K
vs National Avg
+49.9%

PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 14,573 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,559 to the NHS. This is 49.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,294
Jul 2026
1,044
Jul 2026
1,147
Jul 2026
1,178
Jul 2026
1,195
Jul 2026
1,248
Jul 2026
1,247
Jul 2026
1,282
Jul 2026
1,334
Jul 2026
1,140
Jul 2026
1,236
Jul 2026
1,228

Prescribing Details

Total Items14,573
Total Quantity622,284
Total NHS Cost£20,559
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+49.9%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice14,573 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+49.9% 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.