Simvastatin Prescribing at POOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,993
Total Quantity
79.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+17%
POOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,993 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,145 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,993 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,548 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,145 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,993 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17% 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.