Simvastatin Prescribing at SEFTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,812
Total Quantity
52.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+6.3%
SEFTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,812 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,446 to the NHS. This is 6.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,812 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,446 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,812 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.3% 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.