Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,666
Total Quantity
155.9K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+232.5%
HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,666 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,388 to the NHS. This is 232.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
485
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,388 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +232.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +232.5% 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.