Simvastatin Prescribing at CEDAR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,091
Total Quantity
85.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+81.4%
CEDAR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,091 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,420 to the NHS. This is 81.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,091 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,420 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,091 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +81.4% 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.