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 Items14,886
Total Quantity785,114
Total NHS Cost£27,947
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+53.2%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice14,886 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+53.2% 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.