Simvastatin Prescribing at FAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,617
Total Quantity
75.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+53.6%
FAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,617 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,105 to the NHS. This is 53.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,617 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,105 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,617 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +53.6% 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.