Simvastatin Prescribing at RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,077
Total Quantity
49.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-36.8%
RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,077 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,377 to the NHS. This is 36.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,077 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,671 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,377 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,077 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -36.8% 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.