Simvastatin Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,327
Total Quantity
120.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+153.9%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,327 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,335 to the NHS. This is 153.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
350
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,327 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,335 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,327 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +153.9% 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.