Simvastatin Prescribing at EARNSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,908
Total Quantity
87.5K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+70.7%
EARNSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,908 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,477 to the NHS. This is 70.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
218
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,908 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,465 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,477 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,908 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +70.7% 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.