Simvastatin Prescribing at VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,295
Total Quantity
42.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-24%
VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,295 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,178 to the NHS. This is 24% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,483 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,178 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24% 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.