Simvastatin Prescribing at WOOD LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,126
Total Quantity
75.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+24.8%
WOOD LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,126 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,171 to the NHS. This is 24.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,126 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,148 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,171 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,126 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +24.8% 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.