Simvastatin Prescribing at KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,900
Total Quantity
147.0K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+128.9%
KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,900 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,148 to the NHS. This is 128.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,017 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,148 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,900 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +128.9% 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.