Simvastatin Prescribing at SPA MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,782
Total Quantity
56.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+4.6%
SPA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,782 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,569 to the NHS. This is 4.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,569 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,782 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.