Simvastatin Prescribing at SPINNEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,063
Total Quantity
154.0K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+138.4%
SPINNEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,063 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,301 to the NHS. This is 138.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
312
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,063 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,979 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,301 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,063 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +138.4% 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.