Simvastatin Prescribing at THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,917
Total Quantity
99.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+129.9%
THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,917 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,696 to the NHS. This is 129.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,696 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +129.9% 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.