Simvastatin Prescribing at LIME SQUARE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,489
Total Quantity
43.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-12.6%
LIME SQUARE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,489 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,248 to the NHS. This is 12.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,495 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,248 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.6% 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.