Simvastatin Prescribing at TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,038
Total Quantity
65.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+19.6%
TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,038 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,812 to the NHS. This is 19.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,038 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,035 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,812 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,038 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.6% 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.