Simvastatin Prescribing at BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
423
Total Quantity
19.5K
NHS Cost
£520
vs National Avg
-75.2%

BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 423 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £520 to the NHS. This is 75.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44

Prescribing Details

Total Items423
Total Quantity19,538
Total NHS Cost£520
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-75.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice423 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-75.2% 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.