Simvastatin Prescribing at CHIGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,811
Total Quantity
61.4K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+6.3%
CHIGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,811 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,432 to the NHS. This is 6.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,811 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,354 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,432 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,811 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.3% 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.