Simvastatin Prescribing at POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,795
Total Quantity
63.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+5.3%
POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,795 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,778 to the NHS. This is 5.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,795 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,574 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,778 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,795 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.3% 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.