Simvastatin Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,164
Total Quantity
114.5K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+144.4%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,164 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,151 to the NHS. This is 144.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
267
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,164 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,151 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,164 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +144.4% 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.