Simvastatin Prescribing at RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,735
Total Quantity
66.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+1.8%
RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,735 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,885 to the NHS. This is 1.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,735 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,257 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,885 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,735 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +1.8% 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.