Simvastatin Prescribing at LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,072
Total Quantity
73.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+80.3%
LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,072 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,198 to the NHS. This is 80.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
239
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,072 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,198 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,072 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +80.3% 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.