Simvastatin Prescribing at APEX MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,795
Total Quantity
44.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+5.3%
APEX MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,795 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,318 to the NHS. This is 5.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,795 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,184 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,318 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,795 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.3% 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.