Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,471
Total Quantity
74.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-13.7%
NORTHWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,471 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,978 to the NHS. This is 13.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,471 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,978 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,471 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -13.7% 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.