Simvastatin Prescribing at STONE CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,480
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
STONE CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,480 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,210 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,579 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,210 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.