Simvastatin Prescribing at ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,154
Total Quantity
85.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+85.1%
ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,154 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,330 to the NHS. This is 85.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,330 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +85.1% 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.