Simvastatin Prescribing at EASTFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,913
Total Quantity
69.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+12.3%
EASTFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,913 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,865 to the NHS. This is 12.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,913 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,398 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,865 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,913 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +12.3% 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.