Simvastatin Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,344
Total Quantity
77.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+37.6%
TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 2,344 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,203 to the NHS. This is 37.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,344 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,083 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,203 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,344 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37.6% 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.