Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITEACRES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,721
Total Quantity
102.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+59.7%
WHITEACRES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,721 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,857 to the NHS. This is 59.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,395 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,857 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +59.7% 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.