Simvastatin Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,068
Total Quantity
58.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+21.4%
PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,068 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,621 to the NHS. This is 21.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,093 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,621 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.4% 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.