Simvastatin Prescribing at COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,325
Total Quantity
120.0K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+95.1%
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,325 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,696 to the NHS. This is 95.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,325 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,696 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,325 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +95.1% 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.