Simvastatin Prescribing at SAXONBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,032
Total Quantity
66.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+19.3%
SAXONBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,032 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,466 to the NHS. This is 19.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,032 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,002 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,466 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,032 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.3% 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.