Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,195
Total Quantity
91.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+28.8%
NORTHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,195 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,769 to the NHS. This is 28.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,195 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,769 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,195 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.8% 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.