Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,451
Total Quantity
40.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-14.8%
NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,451 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,155 to the NHS. This is 14.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,482 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,155 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -14.8% 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.