Simvastatin Prescribing at PLOWRIGHT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,778
Total Quantity
72.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+63%
PLOWRIGHT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,778 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,069 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,069 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.