Simvastatin Prescribing at WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,705
Total Quantity
101.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+58.8%
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,705 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,870 to the NHS. This is 58.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
220
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,705 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,167 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,870 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,705 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +58.8% 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.