Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,813
Total Quantity
54.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+6.4%
WESTMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,813 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,485 to the NHS. This is 6.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,813 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,485 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,813 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.4% 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.