Simvastatin Prescribing at HOVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,426
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-16.3%
HOVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,426 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,620 to the NHS. This is 16.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,426 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,582 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,620 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,426 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16.3% 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.