Simvastatin Prescribing at WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,362
Total Quantity
45.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-20.1%
WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,362 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,270 to the NHS. This is 20.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,270 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -20.1% 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.