Atorvastatin Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
14,886
Total Quantity
785.1K
NHS Cost
£27.9K
vs National Avg
+53.2%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 14,886 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,947 to the NHS. This is 53.2% 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
1,168
Jul 2026
1,208
Jul 2026
1,291
Jul 2026
1,179
Jul 2026
1,288
Jul 2026
1,226
Jul 2026
1,313
Jul 2026
1,298
Jul 2026
1,149
Jul 2026
1,288
Jul 2026
1,255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 785,114 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,947 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.2% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +53.2% 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.