Simvastatin Prescribing at EMPINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,476
Total Quantity
65.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+45.3%
EMPINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,476 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,891 to the NHS. This is 45.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,184 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,891 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +45.3% 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.