Simvastatin Prescribing at LAYTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,821
Total Quantity
75.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+65.6%
LAYTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,821 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,158 to the NHS. This is 65.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,158 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +65.6% 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.