Simvastatin Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,624
Total Quantity
89.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+54%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 2,624 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,511 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,511 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.