Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITTAKER LANE MED CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,474
Total Quantity
51.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-13.5%
WHITTAKER LANE MED CENTRE prescribed 1,474 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,467 to the NHS. This is 13.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,467 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -13.5% 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.