Simvastatin Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,823
Total Quantity
61.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+7%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,823 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,758 to the NHS. This is 7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,823 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,145 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,758 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,823 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +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.