Atorvastatin Prescribing at PENNINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
11,558
Total Quantity
573.2K
NHS Cost
£19.1K
vs National Avg
+18.9%
PENNINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,558 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,090 to the NHS. This is 18.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,010
Jul 2026
859
Jul 2026
979
Jul 2026
961
Jul 2026
955
Jul 2026
973
Jul 2026
975
Jul 2026
991
Jul 2026
1,024
Jul 2026
864
Jul 2026
985
Jul 2026
982
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 573,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,090 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +18.9% 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.