Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,243
Total Quantity
118.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+149%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,243 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,383 to the NHS. This is 149% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
323
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,469 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,383 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +149% 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.