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 Items3,851
Total Quantity117,568
Total NHS Cost£3,358
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+126%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,851 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+126% vs national average
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.