Simvastatin Prescribing at FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,009
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+17.9%
FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,009 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,934 to the NHS. This is 17.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,009 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,934 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,009 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17.9% 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.