Simvastatin Prescribing at MOUNT PLEASANT MED CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,362
Total Quantity
64.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+38.6%
MOUNT PLEASANT MED CENTRE prescribed 2,362 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,917 to the NHS. This is 38.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,127 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,917 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +38.6% 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.