Simvastatin Prescribing at MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,508
Total Quantity
53.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-11.5%
MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,508 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,740 to the NHS. This is 11.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,740 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -11.5% 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.