Simvastatin Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,901
Total Quantity
122.9K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+128.9%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,901 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,345 to the NHS. This is 128.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
307
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,345 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +128.9% 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.