Simvastatin Prescribing at CAVENDISH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,411
Total Quantity
48.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-17.2%
CAVENDISH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,411 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,296 to the NHS. This is 17.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,411 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,296 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,411 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -17.2% 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.