Simvastatin Prescribing at LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,412
Total Quantity
53.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-17.1%
LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,412 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,566 to the NHS. This is 17.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,566 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -17.1% 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.