Simvastatin Prescribing at LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,582
Total Quantity
58.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-7.2%
LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,582 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,601 to the NHS. This is 7.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,582 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,561 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,601 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,582 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7.2% 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.