Simvastatin Prescribing at BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,726
Total Quantity
237.6K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+353.4%
BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,726 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,565 to the NHS. This is 353.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
782
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,726 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 237,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,565 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +353.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,726 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +353.4% 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.