Simvastatin Prescribing at LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,847
Total Quantity
72.8K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+8.4%
LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,847 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,307 to the NHS. This is 8.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,847 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,833 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,307 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,847 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +8.4% 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.