Atorvastatin Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
14,182
Total Quantity
409.7K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+45.9%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 14,182 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,795 to the NHS. This is 45.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,169
Jul 2026
1,095
Jul 2026
1,041
Jul 2026
1,265
Jul 2026
1,221
Jul 2026
1,182
Jul 2026
1,229
Jul 2026
1,170
Jul 2026
1,237
Jul 2026
1,171
Jul 2026
1,254
Jul 2026
1,148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,182 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 409,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,795 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.9% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,182 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +45.9% 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.