Simvastatin Prescribing at COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,078
Total Quantity
102.9K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+22%
COWES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,078 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,785 to the NHS. This is 22% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,078 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,785 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,078 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +22% 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.