Simvastatin Prescribing at VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,988
Total Quantity
78.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+75.4%
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,988 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,203 to the NHS. This is 75.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,301 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,203 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +75.4% 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.