Simvastatin Prescribing at POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,461
Total Quantity
50.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-14.3%
POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,461 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,400 to the NHS. This is 14.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,400 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -14.3% 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.