Simvastatin Prescribing at THE OVER-WYRE MED.CTR.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,938
Total Quantity
52.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+13.7%
THE OVER-WYRE MED.CTR. prescribed 1,938 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,469 to the NHS. This is 13.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,938 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,086 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,469 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,938 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +13.7% 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.