Simvastatin Prescribing at WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,119
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+24.4%
WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,119 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,561 to the NHS. This is 24.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,119 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,035 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,561 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,119 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +24.4% 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.