Simvastatin Prescribing at VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,983
Total Quantity
54.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+16.4%
VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,983 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,505 to the NHS. This is 16.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,983 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,665 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,505 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,983 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.4% 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.