Simvastatin Prescribing at OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,541
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-9.6%
OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,541 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,508 to the NHS. This is 9.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,822 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,508 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -9.6% 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.