Atorvastatin Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
16,215
Total Quantity
483.8K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+66.8%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 16,215 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,371 to the NHS. This is 66.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,363
Jul 2026
1,252
Jul 2026
1,396
Jul 2026
1,358
Jul 2026
1,310
Jul 2026
1,394
Jul 2026
1,343
Jul 2026
1,421
Jul 2026
1,388
Jul 2026
1,256
Jul 2026
1,375
Jul 2026
1,359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 483,833 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,371 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +66.8% 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.