Atorvastatin Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
20,405
Total Quantity
874.0K
NHS Cost
£31.8K
vs National Avg
+109.9%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 20,405 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,766 to the NHS. This is 109.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,597
Jun 2026
1,584
Jun 2026
1,866
Jun 2026
1,629
Jun 2026
1,726
Jun 2026
1,731
Jun 2026
1,702
Jun 2026
1,734
Jun 2026
1,796
Jun 2026
1,611
Jun 2026
1,715
Jun 2026
1,714
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 20,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 873,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,766 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 20,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +109.9% 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.