Simvastatin Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,226
Total Quantity
61.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+30.6%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,226 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,158 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,347 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,158 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30.6% 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.