Simvastatin Prescribing at DERWENT MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
767
Total Quantity
31.4K
NHS Cost
£868
vs National Avg
-55%

DERWENT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 767 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £868 to the NHS. This is 55% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60

Prescribing Details

Total Items767
Total Quantity31,430
Total NHS Cost£868
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-55%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice767 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-55% 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.