Simvastatin Prescribing at CAMELFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,191
Total Quantity
65.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+28.6%
CAMELFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,191 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,879 to the NHS. This is 28.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,191 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,884 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,879 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,191 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.6% 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.