Simvastatin Prescribing at ST EDWARDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,650
Total Quantity
69.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+55.5%
ST EDWARDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,650 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,045 to the NHS. This is 55.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,045 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +55.5% 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.