Simvastatin Prescribing at DINAS LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,100
Total Quantity
98.6K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+81.9%
DINAS LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,100 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,580 to the NHS. This is 81.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,580 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +81.9% 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.