Simvastatin Prescribing at BETHESDA MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,461
Total Quantity
174.5K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+220.5%
BETHESDA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,461 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,921 to the NHS. This is 220.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
406
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,541 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,921 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +220.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +220.5% 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.