Simvastatin Prescribing at PENNINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,524
Total Quantity
75.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-10.6%
PENNINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,524 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,024 to the NHS. This is 10.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,524 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,024 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,524 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -10.6% 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.