Atorvastatin Prescribing at PURBECK HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,054
Total Quantity
176.3K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-58.3%
PURBECK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,054 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,720 to the NHS. This is 58.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
341
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,054 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 176,303 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,720 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.3% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,054 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -58.3% 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.