Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,331
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-21.9%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,331 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,338 to the NHS. This is 21.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,331 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,893 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,338 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,331 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -21.9% 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.