Simvastatin Prescribing at TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,927
Total Quantity
54.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+13.1%
TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,927 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,547 to the NHS. This is 13.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,927 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,547 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,927 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +13.1% 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.