Simvastatin Prescribing at DEDDINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,775
Total Quantity
70.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+62.9%
DEDDINGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,775 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,077 to the NHS. This is 62.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,791 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,077 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +62.9% vs national average |
Explore More
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.