Simvastatin Prescribing at DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,975
Total Quantity
100.9K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+74.6%
DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,975 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,451 to the NHS. This is 74.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
224
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,856 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,451 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +74.6% 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.