Simvastatin Prescribing at TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,233
Total Quantity
141.7K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+89.7%
TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,233 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,885 to the NHS. This is 89.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,233 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,885 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,233 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +89.7% 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.