Atorvastatin Prescribing at SHIRLAND MEDICAL

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
6,288
Total Quantity
232.0K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-35.3%

SHIRLAND MEDICAL prescribed 6,288 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,180 to the NHS. This is 35.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
569
Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
524
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
465

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,288
Total Quantity231,983
Total NHS Cost£8,180
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-35.3%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,288 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference-35.3% 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.