Atorvastatin Prescribing at PRESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,003
Total Quantity
173.4K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-58.8%
PRESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,003 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,502 to the NHS. This is 58.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
355
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,003 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 173,417 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,502 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,003 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -58.8% 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.