Simvastatin Prescribing at DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,202
Total Quantity
42.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-29.5%
DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER prescribed 1,202 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,167 to the NHS. This is 29.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,361 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,167 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -29.5% 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.