Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,628
Total Quantity
156.6K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+230.3%
NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,628 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,409 to the NHS. This is 230.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
428
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,628 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,583 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,409 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,628 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +230.3% 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.