Simvastatin Prescribing at LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,999
Total Quantity
63.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+17.3%
LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,999 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,732 to the NHS. This is 17.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,999 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,707 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,732 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,999 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17.3% 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.