Simvastatin Prescribing at KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,334
Total Quantity
38.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-21.7%
KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,334 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,060 to the NHS. This is 21.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,115 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,060 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -21.7% vs national average |
Explore More
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.