Simvastatin Prescribing at HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,760
Total Quantity
75.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+62%
HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,760 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,137 to the NHS. This is 62% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,551 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,137 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +62% 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.