Simvastatin Prescribing at RUSHDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,802
Total Quantity
78.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+64.4%
RUSHDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,802 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,224 to the NHS. This is 64.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
213
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,802 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,224 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,802 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +64.4% 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.