Simvastatin Prescribing at HASTINGS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
722
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-57.6%
HASTINGS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 722 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,538 to the NHS. This is 57.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,442 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,538 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -57.6% 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.