Simvastatin Prescribing at FOWNHOPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,637
Total Quantity
41.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-3.9%
FOWNHOPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,637 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,196 to the NHS. This is 3.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,196 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -3.9% 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.