Simvastatin Prescribing at WARD END MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,739
Total Quantity
80.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+60.7%
WARD END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,739 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,475 to the NHS. This is 60.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,153 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,475 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.7% 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.