Simvastatin Prescribing at LONGVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,674
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-1.8%
LONGVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,674 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,349 to the NHS. This is 1.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,674 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,349 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,674 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -1.8% 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.