Simvastatin Prescribing at ARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,092
Total Quantity
54.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-35.9%
ARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,092 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,460 to the NHS. This is 35.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,092 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,852 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,460 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,092 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -35.9% 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.