Simvastatin Prescribing at ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,517
Total Quantity
69.7K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+47.7%
ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,517 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,993 to the NHS. This is 47.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,723 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,993 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +47.7% 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.