Simvastatin Prescribing at SOVEREIGN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,361
Total Quantity
86.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+38.6%
SOVEREIGN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,361 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,499 to the NHS. This is 38.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,361 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,499 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,361 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +38.6% 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.