Simvastatin Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,899
Total Quantity
84.8K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+11.4%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,899 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,359 to the NHS. This is 11.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,774 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,359 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +11.4% 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.