Simvastatin Prescribing at KIRKDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,465
Total Quantity
43.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-14%
KIRKDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,465 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,249 to the NHS. This is 14% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,465 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,822 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,249 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,465 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -14% 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.