Simvastatin Prescribing at SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,900
Total Quantity
86.8K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+70.2%
SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,900 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,363 to the NHS. This is 70.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,812 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,363 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,900 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +70.2% 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.