Simvastatin Prescribing at ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,130
Total Quantity
119.3K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+142.4%
ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,130 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,683 to the NHS. This is 142.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
321
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,130 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,683 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,130 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +142.4% 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.