Simvastatin Prescribing at HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,807
Total Quantity
92.1K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+123.4%
HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,807 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,652 to the NHS. This is 123.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
316
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,095 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,652 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +123.4% 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.