Simvastatin Prescribing at THE AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,161
Total Quantity
62.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+26.8%
THE AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,161 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,744 to the NHS. This is 26.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,342 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,744 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +26.8% 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.