Simvastatin Prescribing at FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,393
Total Quantity
103.7K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+40.4%
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,393 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,955 to the NHS. This is 40.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,393 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,955 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,393 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.4% 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.