Simvastatin Prescribing at THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,334
Total Quantity
65.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+37%
THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,334 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,803 to the NHS. This is 37% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,803 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37% 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.