Simvastatin Prescribing at WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,998
Total Quantity
62.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+17.3%

WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,998 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,761 to the NHS. This is 17.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
142

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,998
Total Quantity62,345
Total NHS Cost£1,761
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+17.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,998 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+17.3% 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.