Simvastatin Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,010
Total Quantity
46.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-40.7%
NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,010 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,314 to the NHS. This is 40.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,010 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,137 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,314 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,010 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -40.7% 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.