Simvastatin Prescribing at DEVONPORT HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
836
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-50.9%
DEVONPORT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 836 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,118 to the NHS. This is 50.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 836 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,118 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 836 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -50.9% 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.