Simvastatin Prescribing at MEADOWSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,698
Total Quantity
79.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+58.3%
MEADOWSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,698 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,177 to the NHS. This is 58.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,698 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,037 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,177 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,698 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +58.3% 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.