Simvastatin Prescribing at CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,484
Total Quantity
190.8K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+221.8%
CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,484 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,362 to the NHS. This is 221.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 190,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,362 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +221.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +221.8% 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.