Simvastatin Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,091
Total Quantity
30.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-36%
SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,091 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,879 to the NHS. This is 36% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,091 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,819 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,879 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,091 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -36% 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.