Simvastatin Prescribing at STAPENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,021
Total Quantity
60.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+18.6%
STAPENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,021 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,861 to the NHS. This is 18.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,021 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,861 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,021 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +18.6% 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.