Simvastatin Prescribing at OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,200
Total Quantity
77.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+87.8%
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,200 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,224 to the NHS. This is 87.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
244
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,224 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +87.8% 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.