Simvastatin Prescribing at HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,062
Total Quantity
105.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+21%
HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,062 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,939 to the NHS. This is 21% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
2
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,062 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,939 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,062 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21% 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.