Simvastatin Prescribing at UPTON LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,929
Total Quantity
59.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+71.9%
UPTON LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,929 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,829 to the NHS. This is 71.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,929 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,619 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,829 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,929 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +71.9% 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.