Simvastatin Prescribing at POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
500
Total Quantity
27.2K
NHS Cost
£775
vs National Avg
-70.7%
POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 500 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £775 to the NHS. This is 70.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £775 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -70.7% 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.