Simvastatin Prescribing at UNSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,745
Total Quantity
85.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+61.1%
UNSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,745 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,314 to the NHS. This is 61.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,745 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,314 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,745 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +61.1% 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.