Simvastatin Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
9,798
Total Quantity
271.8K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+475%
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 9,798 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,390 to the NHS. This is 475% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
929
Jul 2026
844
Jul 2026
899
Jul 2026
894
Jul 2026
819
Jul 2026
786
Jul 2026
761
Jul 2026
804
Jul 2026
836
Jul 2026
722
Jul 2026
743
Jul 2026
761
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,798 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,812 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,390 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +475% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,798 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +475% 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.