Simvastatin Prescribing at LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,851
Total Quantity
117.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+126%
LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,851 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,358 to the NHS. This is 126% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
295
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,851 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,358 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,851 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +126% 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.