Simvastatin Prescribing at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,888
Total Quantity
64.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+10.8%
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,888 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,911 to the NHS. This is 10.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,888 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,841 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,911 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,888 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10.8% 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.