Simvastatin Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,338
Total Quantity
54.9K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
-21.5%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 1,338 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,932 to the NHS. This is 21.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,934 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,932 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -21.5% 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.