Simvastatin Prescribing at PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,146
Total Quantity
84.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+25.9%
PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,146 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,439 to the NHS. This is 25.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,146 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,439 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,146 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +25.9% 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.