Simvastatin Prescribing at WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,145
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-32.8%
WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,145 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,504 to the NHS. This is 32.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,055 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,504 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -32.8% 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.