Simvastatin Prescribing at ELMWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,725
Total Quantity
58.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+1.2%
ELMWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,725 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,947 to the NHS. This is 1.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,725 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,947 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,725 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +1.2% 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.