Simvastatin Prescribing at LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
666
Total Quantity
20.1K
NHS Cost
£765
vs National Avg
-60.9%
LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 666 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £765 to the NHS. This is 60.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £765 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -60.9% 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.