Atorvastatin Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
13,939
Total Quantity
560.9K
NHS Cost
£21.3K
vs National Avg
+43.4%

WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 13,939 items of Atorvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,279 to the NHS. This is 43.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Atorvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,194
Jul 2026
1,067
Jul 2026
1,220
Jul 2026
1,151
Jul 2026
1,127
Jul 2026
1,150
Jul 2026
1,138
Jul 2026
1,184
Jul 2026
1,200
Jul 2026
1,099
Jul 2026
1,216
Jul 2026
1,193

Prescribing Details

Total Items13,939
Total Quantity560,917
Total NHS Cost£21,279
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+43.4%

Atorvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice13,939 items
National average per practice9,720 items
Difference+43.4% vs national average
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.