Simvastatin Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,651
Total Quantity
73.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+55.6%
KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,651 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,020 to the NHS. This is 55.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,844 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,020 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +55.6% 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.