Simvastatin Prescribing at BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,440
Total Quantity
214.8K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+160.6%
BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,440 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,944 to the NHS. This is 160.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
337
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 214,769 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,944 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +160.6% 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.