Simvastatin Prescribing at NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,249
Total Quantity
111.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+90.7%
NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,249 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,176 to the NHS. This is 90.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,922 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,176 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +90.7% 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.