Simvastatin Prescribing at GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,429
Total Quantity
69.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+42.6%
GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,429 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,878 to the NHS. This is 42.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,878 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.6% 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.