Simvastatin Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,992
Total Quantity
159.1K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+251.7%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,992 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,667 to the NHS. This is 251.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
575
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
437
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,992 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,667 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +251.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,992 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +251.7% 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.