Simvastatin Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,739
Total Quantity
57.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+2.1%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,739 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,573 to the NHS. This is 2.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,573 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.1% 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.