Simvastatin Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,021
Total Quantity
125.7K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+194.7%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 5,021 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,544 to the NHS. This is 194.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
409
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,021 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,544 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,021 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +194.7% 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.