Simvastatin Prescribing at HILL TOP MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,260
Total Quantity
38.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-26.1%
HILL TOP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,260 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,102 to the NHS. This is 26.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,102 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -26.1% 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.