Simvastatin Prescribing at ABBOTTSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,627
Total Quantity
137.4K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+230.2%
ABBOTTSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,627 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,896 to the NHS. This is 230.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
413
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,627 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,418 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,896 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,627 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +230.2% 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.