Simvastatin Prescribing at THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,470
Total Quantity
76.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+45%
THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,470 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,100 to the NHS. This is 45% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,100 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +45% 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.