Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,215
Total Quantity
95.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+30%
THE LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,215 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,719 to the NHS. This is 30% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,719 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30% 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.