Simvastatin Prescribing at OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,728
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+1.4%
OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,728 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,429 to the NHS. This is 1.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,429 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +1.4% vs national average |
Explore More
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.