Simvastatin Prescribing at DEANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,366
Total Quantity
40.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-19.8%
DEANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,366 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,188 to the NHS. This is 19.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,467 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,188 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19.8% 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.