Atorvastatin Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
11,059
Total Quantity
306.9K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+13.8%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,059 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,583 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
904
Jul 2026
838
Jul 2026
983
Jul 2026
896
Jul 2026
923
Jul 2026
930
Jul 2026
875
Jul 2026
956
Jul 2026
1,038
Jul 2026
875
Jul 2026
935
Jul 2026
906
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,059 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 306,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,583 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.8% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,059 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +13.8% 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.