Simvastatin Prescribing at NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,268
Total Quantity
46.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-25.6%
NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,268 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,980 to the NHS. This is 25.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,135 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,980 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -25.6% 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.