Simvastatin Prescribing at DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,758
Total Quantity
106.7K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+120.5%
DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,758 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,625 to the NHS. This is 120.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
296
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,758 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 106,674 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,625 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,758 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +120.5% 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.