Simvastatin Prescribing at DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,387
Total Quantity
71.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-18.6%

DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,387 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,922 to the NHS. This is 18.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,387
Total Quantity71,806
Total NHS Cost£1,922
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-18.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,387 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-18.6% vs national average
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.