Atorvastatin Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
11,803
Total Quantity
383.6K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+21.4%

SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,803 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,754 to the NHS. This is 21.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,003
Jul 2026
887
Jul 2026
942
Jul 2026
1,046
Jul 2026
915
Jul 2026
1,069
Jul 2026
933
Jul 2026
1,030
Jul 2026
1,010
Jul 2026
960
Jul 2026
945
Jul 2026
1,063

Prescribing Details

Total Items11,803
Total Quantity383,631
Total NHS Cost£12,754
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+21.4%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice11,803 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+21.4% 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.