Simvastatin Prescribing at DERBY ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,389
Total Quantity
59.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-18.5%
DERBY ROAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,389 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,633 to the NHS. This is 18.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,633 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -18.5% 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.