Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,416
Total Quantity
138.9K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+159.2%
THE LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,416 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,866 to the NHS. This is 159.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
339
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,416 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 138,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,866 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,416 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +159.2% 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.