Simvastatin Prescribing at HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,576
Total Quantity
91.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+109.9%
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,576 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,688 to the NHS. This is 109.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,318 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,688 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +109.9% 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.