Simvastatin Prescribing at DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
816
Total Quantity
28.5K
NHS Cost
£766
vs National Avg
-52.1%

DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 816 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £766 to the NHS. This is 52.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68

Prescribing Details

Total Items816
Total Quantity28,476
Total NHS Cost£766
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-52.1%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice816 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-52.1% vs national average
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.