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 Items | 2,856 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,287 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,413 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,856 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +67.6% 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.