Simvastatin Prescribing at DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,481
Total Quantity
194.8K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+221.7%
DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,481 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,637 to the NHS. This is 221.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
423
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,481 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 194,785 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,637 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +221.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,481 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +221.7% 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.