Simvastatin Prescribing at SOMERVILLE MED CTR
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,882
Total Quantity
60.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+10.5%
SOMERVILLE MED CTR prescribed 1,882 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,658 to the NHS. This is 10.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,658 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10.5% 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.