Simvastatin Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,662
Total Quantity
128.9K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+173.6%
LONGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,662 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,555 to the NHS. This is 173.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
365
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,662 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,938 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,555 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,662 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +173.6% 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.