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 Items1,993
Total Quantity79,548
Total NHS Cost£2,145
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+17%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,993 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+17% vs national average
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.