Simvastatin Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,885
Total Quantity
103.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+128%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,885 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,929 to the NHS. This is 128% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
314
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,885 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,429 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,929 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,885 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +128% 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.