Simvastatin Prescribing at ELLERGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,542
Total Quantity
88.3K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+49.2%
ELLERGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,542 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,226 to the NHS. This is 49.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,542 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,226 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,542 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +49.2% 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.