Simvastatin Prescribing at DONNEYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,790
Total Quantity
72.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+5.1%
DONNEYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,790 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,970 to the NHS. This is 5.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,790 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,970 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,790 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.1% 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.