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 Items | 16,660 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 651,014 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,439 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.4% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,660 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +71.4% 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.