Simvastatin Prescribing at FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,086
Total Quantity
54.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+22.4%
FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,086 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,568 to the NHS. This is 22.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,086 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,615 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,568 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,086 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +22.4% 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.