Simvastatin Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,388
Total Quantity
140.7K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+216.2%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 5,388 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,902 to the NHS. This is 216.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
413
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 140,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,902 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +216.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +216.2% 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.