Simvastatin Prescribing at PARK FARM MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,663
Total Quantity
125.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+56.3%
PARK FARM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,663 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,371 to the NHS. This is 56.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,663 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,371 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,663 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +56.3% 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.