Simvastatin Prescribing at CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,248
Total Quantity
42.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
-26.8%
CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,248 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,653 to the NHS. This is 26.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,248 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,631 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,653 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,248 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -26.8% 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.