Simvastatin Prescribing at ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,707
Total Quantity
106.6K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+58.9%
ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,707 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,896 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 106,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,896 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +58.9% 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.