Simvastatin Prescribing at MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,655
Total Quantity
63.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-2.9%
MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,655 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,793 to the NHS. This is 2.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,793 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -2.9% 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.