Simvastatin Prescribing at HARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,920
Total Quantity
113.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+71.4%
HARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,920 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,224 to the NHS. This is 71.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,920 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,931 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,224 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,920 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +71.4% 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.