Simvastatin Prescribing at QUORN MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,600
Total Quantity
56.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-6.1%

QUORN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,600 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,587 to the NHS. This is 6.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,600
Total Quantity56,462
Total NHS Cost£1,587
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-6.1%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,600 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-6.1% vs national average
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.