Simvastatin Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,120
Total Quantity
92.1K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+141.8%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,120 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,707 to the NHS. This is 141.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
312
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,120 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,127 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,707 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,120 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +141.8% 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.