Simvastatin Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,126
Total Quantity
86.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+83.5%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,126 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,512 to the NHS. This is 83.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,126 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,512 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,126 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +83.5% 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.