Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LONSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,429
Total Quantity
78.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+42.6%
THE LONSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,429 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,307 to the NHS. This is 42.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,307 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.6% 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.