Atorvastatin Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
16,824
Total Quantity
541.2K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+73.1%
TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 16,824 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,640 to the NHS. This is 73.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,455
Jun 2026
1,326
Jun 2026
1,469
Jun 2026
1,410
Jun 2026
1,298
Jun 2026
1,452
Jun 2026
1,344
Jun 2026
1,435
Jun 2026
1,433
Jun 2026
1,308
Jun 2026
1,436
Jun 2026
1,458
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,824 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 541,216 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,640 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.1% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,824 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +73.1% 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.