Simvastatin Prescribing at IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,365
Total Quantity
40.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-19.9%
IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,365 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,415 to the NHS. This is 19.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,365 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,415 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,365 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19.9% 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.