Simvastatin Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,794
Total Quantity
205.9K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+357.4%
CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 7,794 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,869 to the NHS. This is 357.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
780
Jun 2026
692
Jun 2026
737
Jun 2026
709
Jun 2026
599
Jun 2026
630
Jun 2026
688
Jun 2026
656
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
552
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 205,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,869 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +357.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +357.4% 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.