Simvastatin Prescribing at ROWCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,074
Total Quantity
76.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+21.7%
ROWCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,074 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,225 to the NHS. This is 21.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,074 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,225 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,074 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.7% 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.