Simvastatin Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,339
Total Quantity
208.2K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+330.7%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,339 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,899 to the NHS. This is 330.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
686
Jun 2026
590
Jun 2026
683
Jun 2026
645
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
602
Jun 2026
602
Jun 2026
596
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
594
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,339 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 208,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,899 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +330.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,339 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +330.7% 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.