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 Items2,651
Total Quantity73,844
Total NHS Cost£2,020
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+55.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,651 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+55.6% vs national average
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.