Atorvastatin Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
14,882
Total Quantity
770.2K
NHS Cost
£27.4K
vs National Avg
+53.1%
PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 14,882 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,366 to the NHS. This is 53.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,223
Jul 2026
1,429
Jul 2026
1,135
Jul 2026
1,189
Jul 2026
1,172
Jul 2026
1,359
Jul 2026
1,279
Jul 2026
1,162
Jul 2026
1,298
Jul 2026
988
Jul 2026
1,210
Jul 2026
1,438
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 770,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,366 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.1% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +53.1% vs national average |
Explore More
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.