Simvastatin Prescribing at STIRLING MEDICAL CENTRE (MATHEWS)

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,784
Total Quantity
52.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+4.7%

STIRLING MEDICAL CENTRE (MATHEWS) prescribed 1,784 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,514 to the NHS. This is 4.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
138

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,784
Total Quantity52,948
Total NHS Cost£1,514
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+4.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,784 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+4.7% vs national average
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.