Simvastatin Prescribing at CLIFTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,671
Total Quantity
106.9K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+115.4%
CLIFTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,671 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,114 to the NHS. This is 115.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
270
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 106,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,114 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +115.4% 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.