Simvastatin Prescribing at AVELEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,856
Total Quantity
67.3K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+67.6%

AVELEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,856 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,413 to the NHS. This is 67.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
227

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,856
Total Quantity67,287
Total NHS Cost£7,413
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+67.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,856 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+67.6% 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.