Simvastatin Prescribing at WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,881
Total Quantity
50.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+10.4%

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,881 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,424 to the NHS. This is 10.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
144

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,881
Total Quantity50,442
Total NHS Cost£1,424
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+10.4%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,881 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+10.4% vs national average
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.