Simvastatin Prescribing at STOURPORT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,154
Total Quantity
254.6K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+202.5%
STOURPORT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,154 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,201 to the NHS. This is 202.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
389
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,201 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +202.5% 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.