Simvastatin Prescribing at QUEENSVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,740
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+2.1%
QUEENSVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,740 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,364 to the NHS. This is 2.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,740 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,364 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,740 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.1% 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.