Simvastatin Prescribing at QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,866
Total Quantity
77.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+68.2%
QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,866 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,125 to the NHS. This is 68.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,866 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,758 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,125 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,866 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +68.2% 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.