Simvastatin Prescribing at HEDGEMANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,628
Total Quantity
36.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-4.5%
HEDGEMANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,628 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,131 to the NHS. This is 4.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,628 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,131 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,628 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -4.5% 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.