Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,047
Total Quantity
45.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-38.6%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,047 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,209 to the NHS. This is 38.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,047 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,209 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,047 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -38.6% 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.