Simvastatin Prescribing at SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,625
Total Quantity
68.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-4.6%
SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,625 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,888 to the NHS. This is 4.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,641 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,888 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,625 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -4.6% 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.