Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,669
Total Quantity
119.8K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+115.3%
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,669 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,425 to the NHS. This is 115.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
283
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,425 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +115.3% 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.