Simvastatin Prescribing at PENDLE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,528
Total Quantity
79.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+48.4%
PENDLE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,528 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,231 to the NHS. This is 48.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,191 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,231 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +48.4% 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.