Simvastatin Prescribing at HAUGHTON THORNLEY MEDICAL CENTRES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,893
Total Quantity
130.4K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+128.5%
HAUGHTON THORNLEY MEDICAL CENTRES prescribed 3,893 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,686 to the NHS. This is 128.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,893 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,391 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,686 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,893 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +128.5% 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.