Simvastatin Prescribing at LONGFORD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,851
Total Quantity
52.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+8.6%
LONGFORD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,851 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,423 to the NHS. This is 8.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,851 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,423 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,851 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +8.6% 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.