Simvastatin Prescribing at THORNTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,758
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+3.2%
THORNTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,758 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,481 to the NHS. This is 3.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,758 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,481 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,758 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.2% 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.