Simvastatin Prescribing at SAXMUNDHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,281
Total Quantity
85.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+92.6%
SAXMUNDHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,281 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,452 to the NHS. This is 92.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,452 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +92.6% 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.