Simvastatin Prescribing at YARDLEY GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,566
Total Quantity
94.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+50.6%
YARDLEY GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,566 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,623 to the NHS. This is 50.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,482 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,623 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50.6% 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.