Simvastatin Prescribing at LINDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
895
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-47.5%
LINDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 895 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,093 to the NHS. This is 47.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,093 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -47.5% 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.