Simvastatin Prescribing at ESSINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,585
Total Quantity
25.5K
NHS Cost
£831
vs National Avg
-7%

ESSINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,585 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £831 to the NHS. This is 7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,585
Total Quantity25,536
Total NHS Cost£831
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,585 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-7% 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.