Simvastatin Prescribing at QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,507
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-11.6%
QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,507 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,197 to the NHS. This is 11.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,507 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,197 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,507 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -11.6% 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.