Simvastatin Prescribing at TADCASTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,821
Total Quantity
78.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+65.6%
TADCASTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,821 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,411 to the NHS. This is 65.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,411 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +65.6% 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.