Simvastatin Prescribing at RYE MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,993
Total Quantity
51.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+17%

RYE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,993 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,484 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,993
Total Quantity51,378
Total NHS Cost£1,484
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+17%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,993 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+17% vs national average
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.