Simvastatin Prescribing at BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,778
Total Quantity
88.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+63%
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,778 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,497 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,361 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,497 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.