Simvastatin Prescribing at WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,677
Total Quantity
73.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+57.1%
WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,677 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,033 to the NHS. This is 57.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,033 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +57.1% 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.