Atorvastatin Prescribing at SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,614
Total Quantity
325.2K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
-32%
SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,614 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,205 to the NHS. This is 32% below the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
503
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
589
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
549
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 325,195 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,205 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | -32% 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.