Simvastatin Prescribing at NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,672
Total Quantity
85.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+115.5%
NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,672 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,500 to the NHS. This is 115.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
299
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,672 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,500 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,672 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +115.5% 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.