Simvastatin Prescribing at HOPE FARM MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,846
Total Quantity
108.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+67%
HOPE FARM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,846 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,896 to the NHS. This is 67% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,846 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,378 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,896 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,846 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +67% 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.