Simvastatin Prescribing at WIDEOPEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,036
Total Quantity
71.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+78.2%
WIDEOPEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,036 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,251 to the NHS. This is 78.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
250
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,036 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,067 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,251 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,036 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +78.2% 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.