Simvastatin Prescribing at PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,222
Total Quantity
86.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+30.4%
PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,222 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,365 to the NHS. This is 30.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,953 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,365 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30.4% 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.