Simvastatin Prescribing at HAWTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,830
Total Quantity
108.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+183.5%
HAWTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,830 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,445 to the NHS. This is 183.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
358
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,830 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,445 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,830 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +183.5% 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.