Simvastatin Prescribing at SACRISTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,675
Total Quantity
46.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-1.7%
SACRISTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,675 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,356 to the NHS. This is 1.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,356 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -1.7% 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.