Simvastatin Prescribing at EDGWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,168
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-31.5%
EDGWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,168 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,352 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,818 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,352 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.