Simvastatin Prescribing at DURNFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,557
Total Quantity
73.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
DURNFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,557 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,080 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,934 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,080 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.