Simvastatin Prescribing at ARTHUR MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,890
Total Quantity
80.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+69.6%
ARTHUR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,890 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,295 to the NHS. This is 69.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,295 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +69.6% 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.