Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,861
Total Quantity
68.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+9.2%
WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,861 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,893 to the NHS. This is 9.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,861 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,187 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,893 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,861 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +9.2% 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.