Atorvastatin Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
21,434
Total Quantity
644.8K
NHS Cost
£22.6K
vs National Avg
+120.5%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 21,434 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,586 to the NHS. This is 120.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,840
Jun 2026
1,721
Jun 2026
1,842
Jun 2026
1,799
Jun 2026
1,723
Jun 2026
1,930
Jun 2026
1,773
Jun 2026
1,818
Jun 2026
1,812
Jun 2026
1,645
Jun 2026
1,782
Jun 2026
1,749
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 21,434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 644,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,586 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.5% |
Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 21,434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 9,720 items |
| Difference | +120.5% vs national average |
Explore More
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.