Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,620
Total Quantity
60.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-4.9%
NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,620 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,721 to the NHS. This is 4.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,620 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,697 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,721 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,620 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -4.9% 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.