Simvastatin Prescribing at THEALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,751
Total Quantity
47.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+2.8%
THEALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,751 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,276 to the NHS. This is 2.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,970 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,276 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.8% 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.