Atorvastatin Prescribing at PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
14,641
Total Quantity
510.0K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+50.6%
PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 14,641 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,259 to the NHS. This is 50.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,205
Jul 2026
1,109
Jul 2026
1,244
Jul 2026
1,273
Jul 2026
1,182
Jul 2026
1,283
Jul 2026
1,205
Jul 2026
1,258
Jul 2026
1,269
Jul 2026
1,158
Jul 2026
1,240
Jul 2026
1,215
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,641 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 510,013 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,259 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.6% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,641 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +50.6% 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.