Simvastatin Prescribing at FERNLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,060
Total Quantity
48.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-37.8%
FERNLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,060 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,349 to the NHS. This is 37.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,060 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,349 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,060 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -37.8% 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.