Simvastatin Prescribing at PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
19.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-71.8%
PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 480 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,533 to the NHS. This is 71.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,996 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,533 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -71.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -71.8% 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.