Simvastatin Prescribing at WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,281
Total Quantity
96.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+151.2%
WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 4,281 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,756 to the NHS. This is 151.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,271 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,756 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +151.2% 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.