Simvastatin Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,253
Total Quantity
110.8K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+149.6%
BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,253 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,571 to the NHS. This is 149.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
335
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,253 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,571 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,253 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +149.6% 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.