Atorvastatin Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
21,866
Total Quantity
594.5K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+125%
PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 21,866 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,320 to the NHS. This is 125% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,800
Jun 2026
1,647
Jun 2026
1,853
Jun 2026
1,797
Jun 2026
1,742
Jun 2026
1,817
Jun 2026
1,868
Jun 2026
1,840
Jun 2026
1,983
Jun 2026
1,694
Jun 2026
1,917
Jun 2026
1,908
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 21,866 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 594,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,320 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 21,866 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +125% 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.