Atorvastatin Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
16,660
Total Quantity
651.0K
NHS Cost
£23.4K
vs National Avg
+71.4%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 16,660 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,439 to the NHS. This is 71.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,371
Jul 2026
1,283
Jul 2026
1,422
Jul 2026
1,310
Jul 2026
1,364
Jul 2026
1,448
Jul 2026
1,424
Jul 2026
1,382
Jul 2026
1,509
Jul 2026
1,320
Jul 2026
1,448
Jul 2026
1,379

Prescribing Details

Total Items16,660
Total Quantity651,014
Total NHS Cost£23,439
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+71.4%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice16,660 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+71.4% vs national average
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.