Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,723
Total Quantity
43.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+1.1%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,723 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,255 to the NHS. This is 1.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,723 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,482 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,255 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,723 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +1.1% 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.