Simvastatin Prescribing at THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,386
Total Quantity
57.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-18.7%
THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,386 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,601 to the NHS. This is 18.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,601 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -18.7% 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.